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Proceeding contribution from Lord Hanson of Flint (Labour) in the House of Lords on Tuesday, 25 November 2025. It occurred during Ministerial statement on Migration: Settlement Pathway.


Migration: Settlement Pathway

The test is the B2 test, which is under the common European framework. We currently have a B1 test, which is slightly lower. The B2 test is a recognised under the common European framework, and that would be the test that is taking place.

Again, there are no residual changes being made to those with existing settled status and to those, such as myself, who were born in this country but whose English may sometimes not be up to the standard that some people would wish. It is important that that test is in place, and I hope the noble Baroness will support it in consultation.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
850 c1260 
Session
2024-26
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
Subjects
Criminal records Debts Community relations Immigration controls Immigration Undocumented migrants Health professions English language Public sector Public consultation National insurance contributions Tax rates and bands Visas Social security benefits Migrant workers Voluntary work Care workers
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