English Language Test For Nurses May Be 'Too Rigorous', Says David Davis

David Davis has risked a cabinet row after he suggested the English language tests for foreign-born nurses was “too rigorous”.
The sharp drop in the number of people applying to come and work in the NHS from overseas - including native English speakers - has been attributed to the test.
Speaking to the Lords EU committee today, Davis indicated he believed the language requirement should be loosened. 
“On staffing, the difficultly here is there are a whole series of issues