§ 29. Mr. DENVILLEasked the Minister of Labour whether he will consider the appointment in every area of an official who understands the hand language to facilitate the clear understanding of cases presented by deaf-and-dumb persons?
Mr. HUDSONIn such cases assistance is ordinarily given by relatives or other voluntary interpreters, and I am not aware that there is any ground for incurring the considerable expense of providing official interpreters.
§ Mr. DENVILLEWould the hon. Gentleman consider the appointment of voluntary assistants from institutions for the deaf-and-dumb?
Mr. HUDSONI am not aware that any difficulty has been created or that any person has suffered any injustice under the present system.
§ Mr. DENVILLEIf I bring a number of cases to the hon. Gentleman's notice, will he give the matter further consideration?