Department for Work and Pensions: Translation Services
Commons · Question 61616 · Tabled 20 Jun 2025 · Department for Work and Pensions · Official record
Answered 30 Jun 2025
Question
Asked by Rupert Lowe
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, 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 contacting (A) their Depar
Answer
Answered by Andrew Western, 30 Jun 2025
In 2025 so far, within the stipulations, there has been spent on: (a) Translation = £470,542.73(b) Interpretation = £3,248,467.21 Language service needs and spend are assessed to ensure these services offer good value for money for taxpayers while maintai...