Petition · past parliament
Abolish the English test for workers on the shortage/skilled list. Stablehands
Rejected
9 signatures
What the petition asks
To abolish the English test for people working in horse racing , stable hands and riders.
We are experiencing a severe staff shortage in our sector. Horse racing is in a crisis. We need more skilled workers coming in to our industry.
We are experiencing a severe staff shortage in our sector. Horse racing is in a crisis. We need more skilled workers coming in to our industry.
I run a yard as do a couple of my close friends and we are really struggling for staff . Horse racing has been experiencing staff difficulties for the last few years but coming towards winter now , it’s hitting a crisis point. Brexit etc hasn’t helped.
Why it was rejected
It was not clear what the petition asked the UK Government or Parliament to do.
Petitions need to call on the Government or Parliament to take a specific action.
We're not sure exactly what you'd like the Government or Parliament to do. Stablehands are not currently on the Shortage Occupation list
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/skilled-worker-visa-shortage-occupations/skilled-worker-visa-shortage-occupations
In any case, the langauge requirement is not specific to occupations.
We're not sure exactly what you'd like the Government or Parliament to do. Stablehands are not currently on the Shortage Occupation list
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/skilled-worker-visa-shortage-occupations/skilled-worker-visa-shortage-occupations
In any case, the langauge requirement is not specific to occupations.
Timeline
| 6 Sep 2022 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 22 Sep 2022 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
9
Status
Rejected
Rejected
22 Sep 2022
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.