Interpretation and Translation
Date of request: 14 July 2023
Reference: 868-23
Request
Please Could I request the following information in relation to interpretation and translation.
1. How much did your force spend on interpretation/translation services for 2022/2023 financial year?
2. What were the top five languages where most costs were incurred?
3. If possible, please could you provide the answers solely for translation services.
Response
- Avon and Somerset Constabulary spent approximately £310,000 on language services in the financial year 2022/2023.
2. In June 2023 the top 5 languages for all languages services were:
- Russian
- Romanian
- Polish
- Spanish
- Lithuanian
3. Translation Services cost £31,000 for the financial year 2022/2023.
In June 2023 the top 5 languages specifically for translation services were:
- Russian
- Lithuanian
- Polish
- Traditional Chinese
- Simplified Chinese