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Department for Education: Translation Services

Asked by Rupert LoweRestore BritainDepartment for EducationTabled Answered 16 July 2025UIN 61611

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, 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 Department and (B) its agencies in 2025.

Answered by Janet Daby

The total cost incurred by the department in providing translation services, other than British Sign Language and languages native to the UK, is £180.

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.

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