Written question asked by Lord Jones of Cheltenham (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 25 February 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 5 March 2004. It was answered by Alan Johnson (Labour) on Friday, 5 March 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 contribution he expects the UK's National Recognition Information Centres to make in the reform of European higher education through the Bologna process.

Answer: Mr. Nigel Jones: To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills if he will make a statement on the contribution he expects the UK's National Recognition Information Centres to make in the reform of European higher education through the Bologna process. [157361] Alan Johnson: The UK Government works with the UK National Recognition Information Centre (NARIC) and other stakeholders on the development of the Bologna process of European higher education reform in the UK and to influence the debate on the way forward. Recognition of qualifications is key to achieving many of the goals of the Bologna process. Through its operation and network activities, UK NARIC already plays a vital and continuing role, building bridges between education systems and qualifications and in furthering recognition policies across Europe.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 418 c1195W;418 c1212W; 157361
Session: 2003-04
Subjects: International cooperation Higher education EU action Reform EU educational policy National Academic Recognition Information Centre Bologna Declaration
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