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Department for Education: Translation Services

Asked by Lee AndersonReform UKDepartment for EducationTabled Answered 1 April 2025UIN 40627

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what the total cost was of providing translation services in her Department in the last year.

Answered by Janet Daby

The total cost incurred by the department in providing translation services for the period 01/04/2024 to 25/03/2025 is £25,286.79. This is split between £24,820.60 for British sign language and braille support and £318.57 for other translation services.

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