Written Question·Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office·UIN 51635
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office: Translation Services
Tabled: 12 May 2025
Answered: 22 May 2025
Question
Rupert Lowe
Restore Britain — Great Yarmouth
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if they will make it their policy to not provide (a) translation and (b) interpretation for speakers of non-UK languages for services provided by their Department.
Answer
Catherine WestLanguage service needs and spend are assessed to ensure these services offer good value for money for taxpayers while maintaining high standards of service delivery.