Written questions

Warehouses: Employment

Commons · Question 122771 · Tabled 23 Mar 2026 · Department for Business and Trade · Official record

Answered 31 Mar 2026

Question

Asked by Lee Anderson

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether his Department has issued guidance on English language requirements for employment within warehouses.

Answer

Answered by Kate Dearden, 31 Mar 2026

The government does not collect data on the English language proficiency of private sector employees, which includes warehouse workers.Employers can choose how they recruit for their organisation, but they must follow a fair process.Health and safety law ...