Ministry of Defence: Translation Services
Commons · Question 51638 · Tabled 12 May 2025 · Ministry of Defence · Official record
Answered 20 May 2025
Question
Asked by Rupert Lowe
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, 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 Luke Pollard, 20 May 2025
No, translation and interpretation for a range of languages other than English (‘non-UK’ languages) is, and will continue to be, required to provide a wide variety of services across multiple areas of Defence. Language service needs and spend are assessed...