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English Language: Assessments

Asked by Blake StephensonConservativeHome OfficeTabled Answered 16 January 2026UIN 104258

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of moving to digital by default on the security of English language testing.

Answered by Mike Tapp

We have engaged the market to understand what capability is available to maintain the high standards of security and integrity of the test and have developed a robust security schedule and solution requirements to ensure this remains at the heart of the digital by default solution. Security measures will be assessed as part of the procurement process and assured during implementation.

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