Written questions

Department for Culture, Media and Sport: Translation Services

Commons · Question 67138 · Tabled 11 Jul 2025 · Department for Culture, Media and Sport · Official record

Answered 21 Jul 2025

Question

Asked by Lee Anderson

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, how much their Department has spent on translating documents into languages other than (a) English and (b) other native UK languages in each year since 2023; and what these languages were.

Answer

Answered by Stephanie Peacock, 21 Jul 2025

DCMS does not hold information to the level of detail requested within its finance system or procurement system.Language service needs and spend are assessed to ensure these services offer good value for money for taxpayers while maintaining high standard...