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English language courses for immigrants
Should Job Seekers Allowance be conditional on immigrants attending English language courses?

Should Job Seekers Allowance be conditional on immigrants attending English language courses?

Labour "Labour will commit to 'reforms to ensure those who come here speak English and earn the right to any benefit entitlements'. Source: http://www.theguardian.com/politics/2014/oct/11/ed-miliband-toughen-benefit-rules-for-migrants

Liberal Democrat The Liberal Democrats would require all new claimants for the Jobseekers Allowance to be assessed on their English language proficiency, and if necessary the allowance would only be paid if the claimant attended language courses or lessons.

UKIP Those coming to work in the UK must have a job to go to, must speak English, must have accommodation agreed prior to their arrival, and must have NHS-approved health insurance. Source: UKIP website.

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