§ Mrs. Margaret EwingTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland (1) what plans he has to implement the recommendations of European Community document 7706/84 on the teaching of modern languages in Scottish schools;
(2) if he has any plans to include the teaching of a foreign language in the core curriculum for S3 and S4;
(3) what future role he plans for the teaching of modern languages in Scottish secondary schools; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Michael ForsythI refer the hon. Member to the reply which I gave to the hon. Member for Angus, East (Mr. Welsh) on 12 February at columns369–70.