§ Mr. BarnesTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what estimate she has made of the cost in a full financial year of Irish translation facilities in the new Northern Ireland Assembly. [50193]
§ Mr. Paul Murphy[holding answer 14 July 1998]: The question of Irish translation facilities is a matter initially for the Assembly to determine. Should it decide that such facilities are required, the cost will depend on a number of factors related to the extent and type of service or services required. It is therefore not possible to provide any meaningful estimate at this stage.