I share the hon. Gentleman’s surprise that there is not already such a requirement. Does he share my surprise that in areas of public life, not least in Enfield, there are councillors who themselves perhaps would not be able to pass the test of being fluent in verbal or indeed written English? [Interruption.] Yes, councillors.
Immigration Bill
Proceeding contribution from
David Burrowes
(Conservative)
in the House of Commons on Tuesday, 1 December 2015.
It occurred during Debate on bills on Immigration Bill.
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