STUDY OF FOREIGN LANGUAGES

Early day motion 66, tabled 3 December 2008 by Adrian Sanders (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 34 members.

That this House notes with concern the continuing decline of uptake in foreign language GCSEs; recognises that language study beyond the age of 14 years is beneficial for individuals and the economy as well as a much wider range of human activities; regrets the lack of incentives for students to study modern languages at key stage 4 and beyond; and calls on the Government to provide additional incentives for such study and consider reinstating mandatory foreign language study for key stage 4.

Signatures by party: Labour 14, Liberal Democrat 12, Conservative 2, Independent 2, Plaid Cymru 2, DUP 1, Social Democratic and Labour Party 1.