Question to the Ministry of Justice:
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what the cost was of her Department's language services contracts in 2024.
The cost for all language service contracts in 2024 was £31,625,158.35.
It is a legal requirement that these services are provided.
The procurement for these services follows the requirements of the Public Procurement Act, and delivers value for money for the taxpayer through robust competition and rigorous governance.