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Written question asked by Lord Greaves (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 29 October 2002. It was answered by Baroness Ashton of Upholland (Labour) on Tuesday, 29 October 2002.


Ashton of Upholland, Baroness

Question
How many people are on the waiting lists of applicants for ESOL (English for speakers of other languages) courses in England; and how many of these are (a) waiting for initial interviews and (b) students waiting to be placed in classes. Whether they consider it acceptable that there is currently a waiting list of several months for initial assessment interviews for applicants for ESOL (English for speakers of other languages) classes at Nelson and Colne College and of six months for students who have undertaken an initial assessment before they can be offered places in classes; and whether they will provide extra resources in order to allow additional provision to be made. [HL 5919] [HL 5921].

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
640 c26WA; HL 5919
Session
2001-02
Subjects
Assessments Adult education Languages English language Waiting lists Students Nelson and Colne College