§ Mr. GerrardTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will list the level of fees payable to interpreters per hour by(a) the Immigration Service and (b) the Metropolitan Police in respect of (i) illegal entry matters and (ii) criminal matters; and if traveling time is also reimbursed. [123900]
§ Mrs. RocheThe level of fees payable to interpreters by the Immigration Service and the Metropolitan Police are set out in tables. Neither Service distinguishes between illegal entry and criminal matters.
Metropolitan police service interpreting rates Hours Day 0800–200 Night/Saturday 2000–0900 Sunday/Bank Holiday 24 Hours> 0.50 14.50 21.75 29.00 1.00 29.00 43.50 58.00 2.00 58.00 87.00 116.00 3.00 87.00 130.50 174.00 4.00 116.00 174.00 232.00 5.00 145.00 217.50 290.00 6.00 174.00 261.00 348.00 7.00 203.00 304.50 406.00 8.00 232.00 304.50 406.00 9.00 261.00 391.50 522.00 10.00 290.00 435.00 580.00 Minimum1 87.00 135.50 174.00 1 This includes payment for travelling time, where the total time (i.e. travelling and attendance) is three hours or less. Notes:
1.These rates are only intended as a guide for period of less than an hour, proportionate rates are paid.
2.Standard Class travelling expenses are reimbursed at cost. Mileage expenses are reimbursed at a rate of 35.7 pence per mile.
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Immigration service interpreting rates £ Interpreters who are also members of staff Interpreters who are not members of staff Mondays to Fridays1 Per hour Minimum Per hour Minimum 0800–1800 6.55 22.95 9.85 34.50 1800–2300 8.20 28.70 12.30 43.05 2300–0800 9.85 34.50 14.75 51.65 Sundays and Bank Holidays 13.10 45.85 19.65 68.80 1Except Bank Holidays
Mileage rates for interpreters Engine size Rate per mile Up to 1500 35.7p 1600 to 2000 42p Over 2000 46p Note:
1. These payments also apply to travelling time