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Department for Work and Pensions: Translation Services

Asked by Rupert LoweRestore BritainDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled Answered 28 October 2024UIN 10317

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how much has been spent on (a) translation and (b) interpretation for individuals contacting her Department in each of the last five years.

Answered by Alison McGovern

Translation CostInterpretation Costs2019/20£ 472,539£ 2,219,6132020/21£ 398,270£ 3,537,8722021/22£ 518,927£ 6,823,1402022/23£ 641,747£ 5,668,8222023/24£ 677,614£ 6,195,053

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