HC Deb 19 March 1990 vol 169 cc417-8W
Mr. Fatchett

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Science what submissions have been made by his Department for resources from the European Community Lingua programe; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Jackson

The Lingua programme began on 1 January 1990. Its first year is essentially preparatory and the programme will be fully operational from 1 January 1991. Applications for support mainly directed at modern language students have been invited for 1990 and United Kingdom institutions will participate fully. It is planned to seek applications for support under other elements of the programme from autumn 1990. The Government will encourage the widest possible United Kingdom participation.