A question on #PublicBodies #TranslationServices tabled by Lord Gilbert of Panteg on 19-12-2024 has been answered by Lord Khan of Burnley.

Heading: Public Bodies: Translation Services
Question ID: 1751939
UIN: HL3663
House: Lords
Date tabled: 2024-12-19
Asking Member ID: 4543
Asking Member display name: Lord Gilbert of Panteg
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Asking Member Twitter reference: Lord Gilbert of Panteg
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Question text: To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment, if any, they have made of the effect of public bodies’ translation into foreign languages on integration and community cohesion.
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Date answered: 2025-01-07
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Answering Member ID: 4913
Answering Member display name: Lord Khan of Burnley
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Answering Member Twitter reference: Lord Khan of Burnley
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Answer text: Government recognises that the ability to speak English is key to helping people integrate into life in the UK, as well as supporting people to access education, employment and other opportunities. Public bodies are responsible for determining their own r...
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Answering body ID: 7
Answering body name: Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
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