Question to the Department for Work and Pensions:

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what minimum English language proficiency requirements apply to Jobcentre Plus work coaches and other frontline staff; and whether his Department has conducted any audits or assessments in the last five years of the ability of non‑native English‑speaking staff in those roles to communicate effectively in English with claimants, including those with complex needs.

It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.