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Asylum: English Language

Asked by Kevin HollinrakeConservativeHome OfficeTabled Answered 9 June 2025UIN 55273

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, with reference to the press release entitled Prime Minister unveils new plan to end years of uncontrolled migration, published on 11 May 2025, whether the English language requirements for (a) migrant

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 – further details of which will be set out in due course.

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