Written question asked by Lord Brady of Altrincham (Conservative) on Thursday, 19 December 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 13 January 2003. It was answered by Baroness Hodge of Barking (Labour) on Monday, 13 January 2003 on behalf of the Department for Education and Skills.

Dept for Education and Skills

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, what the job description for the National Director for Languages will be; when the appointment will be made; and what resources will be allocated to the National Director. - Including figures.

Answer: Mr. Brady: To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills what the job description for the National Director for Languages will be; when the appointment will be made; and what resources will be allocated to the National Director. [89327] Margaret Hodge: The National Director for Languages post has yet to be advertised but we expect the successful candidate to take up post by September 2003. The National Director will, by 2005-06, have financial resources of £10 million per annum to deliver the numerous initiatives detailed in our strategy document.

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