THE Government has announced that all non-European migrants will have to demonstrate basic communications skills before receiving a visa.
This will only come into force this autumn. Although I applaud the introduction of this requirement, why isn’t it for everyone including the European community? Surely this can be construed as a racist requirement by singling out non-Europeans?
The English test requirement will help integration of migrants and also ensure they are able to apply for jobs and, therefore, support themselves productively and not be a drain on the taxpayer. How can anyone say this is wrong?
JOHN J MONAGHAN, Cotman Close, Abingdon
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