Written Question·Home Office·UIN 128507

Tabled: 20 April 2026
Answered: 23 April 2026
Named Day

Question

Yuan Yang

LabourEarley and Woodley

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of raising the language requirement for settlement from B1 to B2 on BNO visa holders.

Answer

Mike Tapp
Being able to communicate effectively in English is essential for accessing public services, participating in civic life, securing employment, and building strong connections within local communities.The Government is continuing to consider whether the B2...

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