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Department for Culture, Media and Sport: Translation Services

Asked by Lee AndersonReform UKDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled Answered 21 July 2025UIN 67138

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, how much their Department has spent on translating documents into languages other than (a) English and (b) other native UK languages in each year since 2023; and what these languages were.

Answered by Stephanie Peacock

DCMS does not hold information to the level of detail requested within its finance system or procurement system.

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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