§ Mr. Elysian Morganasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will initiate legislation to ensure that Welsh language interpreters in courts in Wales will receive the same remuneration for their services as those who translate to and from other languages.
§ Mr. CarlisleMaximum levels of fees are prescribed for Welsh interpreters in Welsh courts because, unlike other interpreters, they are without exception paid from public funds. The prescribed fees for Welsh interpreters are currently being, reviewed in the light of the level of payments made to other interpreters in criminal proceedings.