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Written question asked by Andrew Rosindell (Reform UK) on Wednesday, 13 May 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 18 May 2026. It was answered by Dan Jarvis (Labour) on Tuesday, 19 May 2026 on behalf of the Home Office.


National Security: China

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what additional resources have been allocated to (a) Cantonese and (b) Mandarin translation and linguistic capabilities for investigations conducted under the National Security Act 2023.

Answer

Counter Terrorism Policing continues to maintain the technological tools and translation capabilities necessary to meet legislative and evidential requirements.

CTP are strengthening this capacity, including through the development and deployment of enhanced technical solutions and by increasing the number of suitably cleared translators.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
43
Session
2026-27
Subjects
China Languages National security Translation services
Legislation
National Security Act 2023
Link
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