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Immigration Controls: English Language

Asked by Kevin HollinrakeConservativeHome OfficeTabled Answered 22 May 2025UIN 52626

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To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, with reference to her Department's publication entitled Restoring Control over the Immigration System, published on 12 May 2025, whether she plans to make changes to English language requirements for

Answered by Dame Angela Eagle

The Immigration White Paper, published on 12 May 2025, announced new measures on a wide range of issues – including English language requirements – details of which will be set out in due course.

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