§ Mr. Ovendenasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what provision is made for the recruitment, selection, training and employment of interpreters within prison establishments in order to enable prisoners or people detained under Immigration Act powers to write letters or obtain advice in their first language.
§ Mr. Merlyn ReesThere are no central arrangements for the recruitment, selection and training of interpreters in the prison service. Governors have authority to engage the services of interpreters as the need arises.