Migrant workers face English language test: measures to reduce health and safety risk?

As the TUC Congress 2007 got underway in Brighton today (Monday), Prime Minister Gordon Brown announced proposals for a new requirement for all ‘skilled’ category workers to pass an English language test before they are permitted to work and reside in the UK.

Presently, only ‘highly-skilled’ workers are required to take such a test. Skill level is determined by a points system based on age, qualifications, earning power, UK experience, and English language ability.
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