Written question asked by Margaret Ewing (Scottish National Party) on Wednesday, 4 February 1998, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 11 February 1998. It was answered by Sydney Chapman (Conservative) on Wednesday, 11 February 1998 on behalf of the Accommodation and Works Committee.

Accommodation and Works Select Committee

Question: To ask the Chairman of the Accommodation and Works Committee, what plans there are for the provision of simultaneous translation equipment in the House of Commons; what estimates he has made of the set-up costs. - No figure given.

Answer: Mrs. Ewing: To ask the Chairman of the Accommodation and Works Committee what plans there are for the provision of simultaneous translation equipment in the House of Commons; what estimates he has made of the set-up costs; and if he will make a statement. [28559] Sir Sydney Chapman: The House of Commons Chamber is already equipped with simultaneous translation facilities. Simultaneous translation equipment will be provided in the multi-purpose conference room in Portcullis House. An estimate of the set-up costs has not yet been made.

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