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Written question asked by Lord Hanningfield (Conservative), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord McKenzie of Luton (Labour) on Thursday, 5 July 2007.


Translation: DWP

Question
How much the Child Support Agency spent on translation services in each of the past five years; and
Answer

The information is not available in the format requested. Translation services are available to the department’s agencies through the ethnic translation services framework to translate forms, leaflets, reports and letters. A breakdown of each agency's costs is not available. In 2006-07, the department spent around £267,500 on translation services. Information is not available for previous years other than at disproportionate cost.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
4611; 693 c189WA
Session
2006-07
Subjects
Department for Work and Pensions Child Support Agency Expenditure Jobcentre Plus Pension Service Translation services Disability and Carers Service
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
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