§ Martin LintonTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills; how many students were attending(a) English as a second language and (b) basic skills courses in London in the latest month for which figures are available, broken down by borough. [162110]
§ Mr. Ivan LewisThe numbers of enrolments in Greater London on(a) English as a second language (ESOL) and (b) other Basic Skills courses in London in 2002/03 are set out below. A breakdown by borough is not available, a split is provided by Local Learning Skills Council (LSC).
Enrolments on adult basic skills courses in Greater London in 2002–031 Thousands Local LSC (a) ESOL (b) Basic skills in literary and numeracy London Central 49 21 London East 43 30 London North 23 10 London South 17 11 London West 38 11 Total 170 83 1 Note figures are based on learning aims so may count a learner more than once. Source:
Learning and Skills Council