Written questions

Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: Translation Services

Commons · Question 51630 · Tabled 12 May 2025 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs · Official record

Answered 27 May 2025

Question

Asked by Rupert Lowe

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if they will make it their policy to not provide (a) translation and (b) interpretation for speakers of non-UK languages for services provided by their Department.

Answer

Answered by Daniel Zeichner, 27 May 2025

Language service needs and spend are assessed to ensure these services offer good value for money for taxpayers while maintaining high standards of service delivery.