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To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what representations the Home Office has received from Global Counsel in relation to online language testing firm Duolingo since July 2024.
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what representations the Home Office has received from Global Counsel in relation to online language testing firm Duolingo since July 2024.
Prior to the Home Office English Language Testing programme publishing invitation to tender, five rounds of market engagement were conducted under non-disclosure agreements. However, there were opportunities for those who participated to share information that they wished for the Home Office to consider and ask Clarifying Questions. It would not be appropriate to disclose details of individual organisations' participation in a confidential market engagement process.
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if she will make it a requirement for all documents published by her Department to be written in plain English.
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if she will make it a requirement for all documents published by her Department to be written in plain English.
While there is no legal requirement for government documents to be published in plain English, the department always asks teams to use clear, understandable language in its publications.
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) migrants and (b) adult dependents will apply to claims for...
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) migrants and (b) adult dependents will apply to claims for...
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.
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if she will create an English language strategy within the Community Cohesion strategy.
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if she will create an English language strategy within the Community Cohesion strategy.
The government recognises that the ability to speak English is key to helping people integrate into life in the UK, as well as supporting people to access education, employment and other opportunities.
For example, we have launched a competitive process to continue our support for Ukrainians and Hong Kong British Nationals (Overseas), providing intensive English language lessons and employment support for up to 4,000 individuals. This builds on the success of the STEP Ukraine pilot which has supported over 13,000 Ukrainians, with an impressive 84% successfully completing the programme and 73% achieving a 100% in their English language test.
The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) is leading cross-government efforts to develop a longer-term, more strategic approach to social cohesion - working in partnership with communities and local stakeholders to rebuild, renew and address deep-seated issues.
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to the publication Restoring Control over the Immigration System, published on 12 May 2025, CP1326, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of restricting access to local authority housing for (a) current and...
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to the publication Restoring Control over the Immigration System, published on 12 May 2025, CP1326, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of restricting access to local authority housing for (a) current and...
The government has no plans to make such an assessment.
Eligibility for social housing is tightly controlled. If a person’s visa means that they cannot access state benefits or local authority housing assistance, they are not eligible for an allocation of social housing. Only eligible individuals can join waiting lists and be given a social housing tenancy.
Where foreign nationals are eligible, they will have their housing needs considered on the same basis as other eligible applicants in accordance with the local authority’s housing allocation scheme. People who are homeless, in overcrowded housing or who need to move for medical reasons are prioritised.
The previous government consulted on changes to social housing allocation tests. This government’s response was published on 2 September and can be found on gov.uk here.
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, with reference to her Department's publication entitled Restoring Control over the Immigration System, published on 12 May 2025, whether she plans to make changes to English language requirements for (a) asylum seekers and (b) their dependents.
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, with reference to her Department's publication entitled Restoring Control over the Immigration System, published on 12 May 2025, whether she plans to make changes to English language requirements for (a) asylum seekers and (b) their dependents.
The Immigration White Paper, published on 12 May 2025, announced new measures on a wide range of issues – including English language requirements – details of which will be set out in due course.
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if she will publish a cross-government strategy on English language and integration.
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if she will publish a cross-government strategy on English language and integration.
The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) is leading cross-Government efforts to develop a longer-term, more strategic approach to social cohesion - working in partnership with communities and local stakeholders to rebuild, renew and address deep-seated issues.
This is a priority for the Deputy Prime Minister, who has stood up a cross-government ‘Communities & Recovery Steering Group’ to oversee this work. The integration of new arrivals and English language proficiency are both significant considerations in the development of our strategic approach to social cohesion.
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to Deposited Paper DEP2025-0132, dated 7 February 2025, what assessment she has made of the potential implications for her policies of levels of English language proficiency.
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to Deposited Paper DEP2025-0132, dated 7 February 2025, what assessment she has made of the potential implications for her policies of levels of English language proficiency.
The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) is leading cross-Government efforts to develop a longer-term, more strategic approach to social cohesion - working in partnership with communities and local stakeholders to rebuild, renew and address deep-seated issues.
This is a priority for the Deputy Prime Minister, who has stood up a cross-government ‘Communities & Recovery Steering Group’ to oversee this work. The integration of new arrivals and English language proficiency are both significant considerations in the development of our strategic approach to social cohesion.
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, if he will make an estimate of the number of adults resident in the UK unable to (a) read and (b) write in English.
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, if he will make an estimate of the number of adults resident in the UK unable to (a) read and (b) write in English.
The information requested falls under the remit of the UK Statistics Authority.
A response to the Hon gentleman’s Parliamentary Question of 12th March is attached.
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, pursuant to the Answer of 4 February 2025 to Question 26555, on Households: English Language, what his planned timetable is for the substantive response and deposit.
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, pursuant to the Answer of 4 February 2025 to Question 26555, on Households: English Language, what his planned timetable is for the substantive response and deposit.
The substantive response and deposit have now been published.
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, if he will make an assessment with Cabinet colleagues of the potential impact of the level of adult English language proficiency on (a) workforce participation and (b) integration.
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, if he will make an assessment with Cabinet colleagues of the potential impact of the level of adult English language proficiency on (a) workforce participation and (b) integration.
The information requested falls under the remit of the UK Statistics Authority.
A holding response to the Hon. Gentleman’s Parliamentary Questions of 27 January is attached. A copy of the final response will be deposited in the House of Commons Library as soon as it is complete.
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what proportion of households have resident adults with no English language proficiency.
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what proportion of households have resident adults with no English language proficiency.
The information requested falls under the remit of the UK Statistics Authority.
A holding response to the Hon. Gentleman’s Parliamentary Questions of 27 January is attached. A copy of the final response will be deposited in the House of Commons Library as soon as it is complete.
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what proportion of households in England have resident adults with no English language proficiency.
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what proportion of households in England have resident adults with no English language proficiency.
The information requested falls under the remit of the UK Statistics Authority.
A holding response to the Hon. Gentleman’s Parliamentary Questions of 27 January is attached. A copy of the final response will be deposited in the House of Commons Library as soon as it is complete.
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what estimate he has made of the level of English language proficiency of adult migrants to the United Kingdom in the last year for which figures are available.
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what estimate he has made of the level of English language proficiency of adult migrants to the United Kingdom in the last year for which figures are available.
The information requested falls under the remit of the UK Statistics Authority.
A holding response to the Hon. Gentleman’s Parliamentary Questions of 27 January is attached. A copy of the final response will be deposited in the House of Commons Library as soon as it is complete.
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to the Answer of 6 December 2024, to Question HL2740 on English Language: Education, what steps the her Department is taking to help promote English language proficiency in the context of integration and community cohesion.
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to the Answer of 6 December 2024, to Question HL2740 on English Language: Education, what steps the her Department is taking to help promote English language proficiency in the context of integration and community cohesion.
I refer the Hon Member to the answer given to Question UIN HL2739 on 4 December 2024.