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Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: Translation Services

Asked by Sir James CleverlyConservativeMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 13 February 2026UIN 111145

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what criteria his Department uses to decide whether to translate documents and communications into foreign languages.

Answered by Samantha Dixon

The department provides published content in additional languages where appropriate and on a case-by-case basis.

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