Written Question·Department for Science, Innovation and Technology·UIN 104733

Immigration: English Language

Tabled: 12 January 2026

Answered: 2 February 2026

Question

Daniel Zeichner

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether she has had recent discussions with the Secretary of State for the Home Department on proposals to move English language testing for immigration purposes to a digital by default

Answer

Ian Murray

The Home Office English Language Testing (HOELT) programme team have had preliminary scoping conversations with the Department of Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) Commercial Innovation Hub, including the Government Digital Service prior to launch...

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