Immigration: English Language
Commons · Question 104733 · Tabled 12 Jan 2026 · Department for Science, Innovation and Technology · Official record
Answered 2 Feb 2026
Question
Asked by Daniel Zeichner
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
Answer
Answered by Ian Murray, 2 Feb 2026
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...