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Written question asked by Lord Gilbert of Panteg (Conservative) on Thursday, 19 December 2024, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 7 January 2025. It was answered by Baroness Twycross (Labour) on Tuesday, 7 January 2025 on behalf of the Cabinet Office.


Public Sector: Translation Services

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government, further to (1) the Written Statement by the former Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government on 12 March 2013 (HC 5WS-6WS), and (2) the Written Answer by Baroness Twycross on 17 December (HL3302), whether they have made an assessment of the cost of translation to the public purse.

Answer

The Cabinet Office does not hold information on the total cost of translation across Government. Individual departments are responsible for determining their own translation requirements.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL3661
Session
2024-26
Related items
Translation into Foreign Languages
Tuesday, 12 March 2013
Written statements
House of Commons
Civil Service: Translation Services
Tuesday, 17 December 2024
Written questions
House of Lords
Subjects
Costs Public sector Translation services
Link
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