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Department for Science, Innovation and Technology: Translation Services

Asked by Rupert LoweRestore BritainDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled Answered 30 June 2025UIN 61614

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, 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 contactin

Answered by Feryal Clark

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. However, no contracts have been awarded for the core department in 2025.

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