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, what budget was available to the National Director for Languages in 2003-04; and what budget will be available to that office for financial years (a) 2004-05 and (b) 2005-06- Including figures.

Answer: Mr. Brady: To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills what budget was available to the National Director for Languages in 2003-04; and what budget will be available to that office for financial years (a) 2004-05 and (b) 2005-06. [188045] Mr. Stephen Twigg: The National Languages Strategy is supported by dedicated investment which will rise to £10 million per year by 2005-06. In 2003-04, £4 million was available and in the current financial year, 2004-05, £8 million is available.

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