§ Mr. Gordon PrenticeTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will make it his policy to record the English language proficiency of spouses who have been given entry clearance to come to the UK; and if he will make a statement. [176280]
§ Mr. MullinI have been asked to reply.
UKvisas do not record the English language proficiency of spouses as part of the visa application process. There is no policy or requirement in the UK Immigration Rules for spouse's proficiency in English to be recorded. The Home Office is responsible for the contents of the Immigration Rules, and have no plans to introduce language proficiency as a prerequisite of granting entry clearance to spouses.