Written question asked by Gordon Prentice (Labour) on Wednesday, 3 November 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 11 November 2004. It was answered by Douglas Alexander (Labour) on Thursday, 11 November 2004 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.
Foreign and Commonwealth Office
- Question
- To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, whether ambassadors are expected to learn the official language of the country of their posting; and if he will make a statement.
- Answer
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Mr. Gordon Prentice: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs whether ambassadors are expected to learn the official language of the country of their posting; and if he will make a statement. [196867] Mr. Alexander: Yes, all Heads of Mission posted to a country where English is not an official language are expected to learn the official language. They are given language training to enable them to do so.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 426 c858W;426 c862W; 196867
- Session
- 2003-04
- Subjects
- Diplomatic service Languages Training
- Link
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