Poll: Should migrants have to prove they can speak English before claiming benefits?

As migrants are to be questioned about their English language skills and what efforts they have made to find work before being able to claim income-related benefits, we want to know what you think.

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The Government said a "more robust" test is being rolled out at jobcentres across Wales, England and Scotland this week.

In order to pass a habitual residence test, migrants will have to answer more individually tailored questions, provide more detailed answers, and submit more evidence before they will be allowed to make a claim.

For the first time migrants will be quizzed about what efforts they have made to find work before coming to the UK and whether their English language skills will be a barrier to them finding employment.

Should migrants have to prove they can speak English before claiming benefits? Vote in our poll below and have your say in the comments section:

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