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Written question asked by Catherine West (Labour) on Thursday, 23 March 2023, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 28 March 2023 (named day). It was answered by Anne-Marie Trevelyan (Conservative) on Tuesday, 28 March 2023 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office: Mandarin Language

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, with reference to the policy paper entitled Integrated Review Refresh 2023: Responding to a more contested and volatile world, published on 13 March 2023, how many people will be trained to speak Mandarin by his Department in the next 12 months.

Answer

In FY22/23 the China Capability programme funded 100 new places in part-time Mandarin lessons for staff across government, from beginner to advanced level, which will be expanded over the next 12 months. This is in addition to part-time FCDO Mandarin language classes, which are available to any FCDO staff member on an optional basis. The FCDO also ensures there is a pipeline of staff undertaking full-time language training in preparation for specific postings to the China network.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
172466
Session
2022-23
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Subjects
Training Mandarin language Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
Contains statistics
Yes
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