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Written question asked by Baroness Smith of Basildon (Labour) on Tuesday, 10 October 2017, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 24 October 2017. It was answered by Baroness Williams of Trafford (Conservative) on Tuesday, 24 October 2017 on behalf of the Home Office.

British Nationality: Assessments

Question

To ask Her Majesty's Government what consultation with naturalised citizens they undertook before launching the current Life in the UK citizenship test.

Answer

The Life in the UK test is based upon our handbook – Life in the UK: A Guide for New Residents – which is available for all applicants to study as part of their test preparation. It was revised substantively in 2013, and took into account feedback received from previous applicants and others who had provided comments on it. The content of the handbook moved away from statistics and related information and put the emphasis on British history, culture and democracy. The test questions were revised at this time to reflect the change in emphasis.

We will consider whether it would be appropriate to make the test available in Cornish as part of the protected minority status.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL1871
Session
2017-19
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Assessments British nationality
Link
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