Written question asked by Christine Russell (Labour) on Thursday, 20 July 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 26 October 2000. It was answered by Baroness Jowell (Labour) on Thursday, 26 October 2000 on behalf of the Department for Education and Employment.

Dept for Education and Employment

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment, what steps he is taking to improve basic numeracy and literacy skills through the New Deal.

Answer: Ms Christine Russell: To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment what steps he is taking to improve basic numeracy and literacy skills through the New Deal. [132602] Ms Jowell: We have introduced, for the first time ever, comprehensive arrangements to identify, assess and tackle basic numeracy and literacy skills problems. By extending these arrangements to meet the challenge of basic employability, no one should leave the New Deal without the opportunity to improve reading and writing ability.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 132602; 355 c190W
Session: 1999-00
Subjects: Adult education Employment schemes Literacy New deal schemes Numeracy
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