Written question asked by Lord Brady of Altrincham (Conservative) on Tuesday, 7 September 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 13 September 2004. It was answered by Stephen Twigg (Labour) on Monday, 13 September 2004 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, if he will make a statement on the work of the National Director for Languages.

Answer: Mr. Brady: To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills if he will make a statement on the work of the National Director for Languages. [188044] Mr. Stephen Twigg: Dr. Lid King, previously Director of CILT--The National Centre of Languages, was appointed National Director for Languages in September 2003. Dr. King plays a key role in the implementation of the Government's National Languages Strategy, giving strategic direction, stimulating and co-ordinating action across all sectors, and championing languages in general. He works closely with key stakeholders in primary, secondary, further and higher education, adult learning and business.

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