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Written question asked by Louise Ellman (Labour) on Thursday, 5 July 2018, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 10 July 2018 (named day). It was answered by Robin Walker (Conservative) on Thursday, 12 July 2018 on behalf of the Department for Exiting the European Union.

English Language: Education

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union, what recent assessment he has made of the potential effect of the UK leaving the EU on English language teaching schools (a) in the UK and (b) abroad; and if he will make a statement.

Answer

The Government is committed to English language teaching and recognises the opportunities and value this brings to schools in both the UK and abroad.

The Government values international exchange and collaboration in education and training as part of its vision for a global Britain. As the PM said in her Mansion House speech on 2 March, ‘There are many other areas where the UK and EU economies are closely linked – including education and culture.’ We will continue to take part in specific policies and programmes which are greatly to the UK and the EU’s joint advantage, such as those that promote science, education and culture, such as Erasmus+.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
161109
Session
2017-19
Subjects
Education English language Brexit
Link
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