HC Deb 07 November 1996 vol 284 c629W
Mr. Rooney

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment what representations she has received regarding the availability of Bengali as an A-level subject. [2991]

Mrs. Gillan

My right hon. Friend has received letters about the availability of Bengali as an A-level subject from the hon. Members for Cardiff, West (Mr. Morgan) and for Bath (Mr. Foster).

Mr. Rooney

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment which examination boards currently offer Bengali as an A-level subject. [2990]

Mrs. Gillan

The Northern examination and assessment board currently offers Bengali at GCE A-level.