§ Mr. Kershawasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what instructions he has issued concerning the testing of proficiency in the English language of applicants for student training in the United Kingdom; who carries out such tests; what training they have had in this matter; and what steps he has taken to ensure even treatment of would-be students in different countries.
§ Mr. LuardWhere an applicant's command of English is in doubt the entry clearance officer would normally seek the professional advice of a British Council representative, where available, on the form of any test to be taken and would forward the papers for marking to the educational institution which the student wished to join. The entry clearance officer would not himself assess such tests. Alternatively, or where no British Council representative was available, the entry clearance officer woud consult directly the college concerned.