§ Mr. Peter AinsworthTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment what representations he224W has received from industry concerning the role of higher and further education colleges in the teaching of English as a foreign language. [104440]
§ Mr. Peter AinsworthTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment what discussions he has had regarding the role of further and higher education colleges in the teaching of English as a foreign language. [104441]
§ Mr. WicksMy Department holds discussions as appropriate on this issue. For example, we have been closely involved with the Further Education Funding Council's review of English as a Foreign Language courses.
§ Mr. Peter AinsworthTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment what plans he has to involve institutions engaged in the teaching of English as a foreign language in reforms of higher and further education. [104443]
§ Mr. WicksIn any reforms of further and higher education, we always welcome the views of institutions engaged in teaching English as a foreign language.
§ Mr. Peter AinsworthTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment what discussions he has had with the Foreign and Commonwealth Office regarding the role of the British Council in the teaching of English as a foreign language. [104442]
§ Mr. WicksThe Department holds discussions periodically with the British Council about its role in promoting the learning of English as a foreign language.