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Immigration: Community Relations

Asked by Mr Andrew SnowdenConservativeHome OfficeTabled Answered 21 October 2025UIN 81510

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of levels of immigration on patterns of social cohesion.

Answered by Alex Norris

The Home Office will increase existing English language requirements for economic migrants and introduce new English language requirements for dependants of those coming under economic routes.

These measures support the integration of those coming here to work here (and their families) into UK communities, as well; as ensuring that those coming to work here are less vulnerable to abuse and exploitation in the workplace.

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