Debates between Baroness Barran and Lord Geddes during the 2019 Parliament

Plurilingual and Intercultural Education

Debate between Baroness Barran and Lord Geddes
Tuesday 18th October 2022

(1 year, 6 months ago)

Lords Chamber
Read Full debate Read Hansard Text Read Debate Ministerial Extracts
Baroness Barran Portrait Baroness Barran (Con)
- View Speech - Hansard - -

I will need to confirm the exact details of that in writing to the noble Baroness.

Lord Geddes Portrait Lord Geddes (Con)
- View Speech - Hansard - - - Excerpts

Does my noble friend agree that the reciprocal to this Question is equally applicable regarding the teaching of English to speakers of other languages? I declare an interest as the non-remunerated life president of Trinity College London.

Baroness Barran Portrait Baroness Barran (Con)
- View Speech - Hansard - -

I absolutely agree with my noble friend. That remains an area of important focus for the department.