HC Deb 08 February 1965 vol 706 c23W
110. Mr. G. Campbell

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs what action is being taken to provide more training for the Diplomatic Service in European languages, following the recommendation in paragraph 421 of the Report of the Plowden Committee.

Mr. George Thomson

The Diplomatic Service Administration is planning to establish its own language centre, equipped with mechanical aids, to provide full and part-time tuition in the easier European languages.