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Written question asked by Claire Curtis-Thomas (Labour) on Wednesday, 9 February 2005, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 9 March 2005. It was answered by Lord Browne of Ladyton (Labour) on Wednesday, 9 March 2005 on behalf of the Home Office.


Home Office

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what progress has been made in the introduction of language and knowledge tests for immigrants. - Inc fact that I hope to make a statement shortly on the introduction of the requirement that applicants should know something of life in the UK.
Answer

Mrs. Curtis-Thomas: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what progress has been made in the introduction of language and knowledge tests for immigrants. [216800] Mr. Browne: Regulations on the level of English language required for naturalisation purposes were introduced on 28 July 2004. I hope to make a statement shortly on the introduction of the requirement that applicants should know something of life in the UK.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
431 c1835W;431 c1830W; 216800
Session
2004-05
Subjects
Assessments British nationality Immigration Languages Migrants English language
Link
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