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 Wednesday, 15 January 2025 on behalf of the Cabinet Office.

Civil Service: Translation Services

Question: To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answers by Baroness Twycross on (1) 3 December (HL2738), and (2) 17 December (HL3301), why the Written Answer of 3 December stated that no guidance on translation had been issued by the Cabinet Office but the Written Answer of 17 December stated the Guidance on Diversity and Inclusion and Impartiality for Civil Servants, published on 14 May, remains in force; and whether they will now correct the official record.

Answer: No specific guidance has been directly issued by the Cabinet Office on the topic of reducing spending by the civil service on translation into foreign languages. The Guidance on Diversity and Inclusion and Impartiality Requirements for Civil Servants signposts to another department's guidance that was issued in 2013.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: HL3662
Session: 2024-26
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