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Department for Work and Pensions: Translation Services

Asked by Rupert LoweRestore BritainDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled Answered 30 June 2025UIN 61616

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, 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 Andrew Western

In 2025 so far, within the stipulations, there has been spent on:

(a) Translation = £470,542.73

(b) Interpretation = £3,248,467.21

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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