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Community Development: English Language

Asked by Helen HayesLabourMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 2 June 2026UIN 3786

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To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to the policy paper entitled Protecting What Matters: Towards a more confident, cohesive, and resilient United Kingdom, if he will set out the (a) timeline and (b) consultation process planned for his Department's review of English language provision.

Answered by Nesil Caliskan

In Protecting What Matters, this government committed to review English language provision to identify best practice, and explore how innovation, including digital delivery, can increase the numbers able to speak English, with conclusions published in Autumn this year. This review will engage providers and learners throughout.

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