Immigration: English Language
Lords · Question HL14963 · Tabled 26 Feb 2026 · Home Office · Official record
Answered 6 Mar 2026
Question
Asked by Lord Smith of Finsbury
To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the potential (1) risks, and (2) benefits, of adopting an entirely remote delivery model for the proposed Home Office English Language Testing service.
Answer
Answered by Lord Hanson of Flint, 6 Mar 2026
The Home Office has carefully considered both the risks and benefits of an entirely remote delivery model as part of the procurement to replace current Secure English Language Testing arrangements.The key risks centre on maintaining the integrity and secu...