Written Question·Home Office·UIN 119314
Asylum: English Language
Tabled: 10 March 2026
Answered: 1 April 2026
Question
Sir James Cleverly
Conservative — Braintree
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment her Department has made of potential merits of making English language training compulsory for asylum seekers who do not have English language proficiency.
Answer
Alex NorrisThe Government has set out its commitment to supporting successful integration, as highlighted in the Immigration White Paper. Being able to communicate effectively in English is essential for accessing public services, participating in civic life, securi...
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