Written questions

Department for Science, Innovation and Technology: Translation Services

Commons · Question 51631 · Tabled 12 May 2025 · Department for Science, Innovation and Technology · Official record

Answered 20 May 2025

Question

Asked by Rupert Lowe

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, 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 Feryal Clark, 20 May 2025

Services which DSIT offers to the public are set out on GOV.UK. 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.