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Department for Science, Innovation and Technology: Translation Services

Commons · Question 61614 · Tabled 20 Jun 2025 · Department for Science, Innovation and Technology · Official record

Answered 30 Jun 2025

Question

Asked by Rupert Lowe

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, how much their Department has spent on (a) translation and (b) interpretation for languages other than (i) British Sign Language and (ii) languages native to the UK for people contactin

Answer

Answered by Feryal Clark, 30 Jun 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. However, no contracts have been awarded for the core department in 2025.