Written questions

Immigration Controls: Welsh Language

Lords · Question HL7504 · Tabled 14 May 2025 · Home Office · Official record

Answered 28 May 2025

Question

Asked by Lord Wigley

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of replacing the English language test for potential immigrants from the Patagonian Welsh community with a Welsh language test.

Answer

Answered by Lord Hanson of Flint, 28 May 2025

The Government immigration white paper via proposed immigration rules set out requirements in respect of applicants' English language ability.We are continuing to give consideration to the issue of Welsh language.