Question follow-through · 128507

Visas: British National (Overseas)

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of raising the language requirement for settlement from B1 to B2 on BNO visa holders.

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Answering body: Home Office
Tabled: 20 Apr 2026
Target answer date: 23 Apr 2026
Answer: 23 Apr 2026 · 3 calendar days after tabling

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20 Apr 2026
Question tabled
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of raising the language requirement for settlement from B1 to B2 on BNO visa holders.
23 Apr 2026
Target answer date
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23 Apr 2026
Answer published
Being able to communicate effectively in English is essential for accessing public services, participating in civic life, securing employment, and building strong connections within local communities.The Government is continuing to consider whether the B2...

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