Motion · S3M-04212 · 21 May 2009
Language Teaching at Edinburgh University
The motion
That the Parliament is concerned that the University of Edinburgh has announced its intention to cut its budget for the teaching of languages and that one in five secondary schools is not presenting candidates for examination in modern languages and so calls on the Scottish Government, as a matter of urgency, to explore with the university ways of maintaining and developing modern language teaching to ensure the future supply of teachers of language as Scotland fights to maintain a presence in foreign business markets.
Supporters (9)
- Sarah Boyack 26 May 2009
- Marlyn Glen 26 May 2009
- Ken Macintosh 26 May 2009
- Liam McArthur Scottish Liberal Democrats 26 May 2009
- Ian McKee 26 May 2009
- Mike Pringle 26 May 2009
- Margaret Smith 26 May 2009
- Shirley-Anne Somerville Scottish National Party 26 May 2009
- George Foulkes 4 Jun 2009
Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.