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Written question asked by Daniel Zeichner (Labour) on Monday, 12 January 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 14 January 2026. It was answered by Ian Murray (Labour) on Monday, 2 February 2026 on behalf of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology.


Immigration: English Language

Question

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 approach.

Answer

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 of the live procurement.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
104733
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Assessments Immigration Internet English language
Link
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