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Asked by Blake StephensonConservativeHome OfficeTabled Answered 3 July 2026UIN 12892

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, for what reason her Department does not allow remote testing for the Life in the UK test.

Answered by Mike Tapp

Remote testing was not explored as part of the current contract and therefore not available to current candidates. The upcoming commercial exercise to reprocure services for the Life in the UK test will explore alternative delivery models. We are currently engaging the market and experts for the most secure, customer focussed and cost-effective service available.

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