numeracy, illiteracy
Adult literacy and numeracy inquiry begins
11 February 2014
The Business, Innovation and Skills Committee holds its first evidence session in its inquiry into Adult Literacy and Numeracy.
- Parliament TV: Adult literacy and numeracy
- Inquiry: Adult literacy and numeracy
- Business, Innovation and Skills committee
On Tuesday 11 February 2014 the committee will take evidence in Room 16, Palace of Westminster.
Witnesses
At 9.30am
- David Hughes, CEO, the National Institute of Adults Continuing Education (NIACE)
- Helen Casey, Executive Director, the National Research and Development Centre for Adult Literacy and Numeracy
- Judith Norrington, Director of Policy, Research and Regulation, City and Guilds
10.15am
- Libby Coleman, author Yes, We Can Read
- Tom Wilson, Director, Unionlearn, TUC
- Linda Curtis, volunteer for Read & Grow initiative
11.00am
- Di Lloyd, Principal, St Vincent College, Out There project
- Jez Langhorn, Senior Vice President, Chief People Officer, McDonald's
- Neil Couling, Director, Benefit Strategy, DWP (Operations Director, Job Centre Plus)