Thank you, Madam Speaker. I would like to ask the Minister responsible for the Department of Education, Culture and Employment to please advise this House of the following:
1. What is the cost for interpreting services for the Legislative Assembly when the House is in session for one month, including wages and benefits, travel, accommodation, per diems, contract services and any committee meetings?
2. How many hours of Legislative Assembly proceedings are broadcast each day on radio and television in aboriginal languages?
3. What are the average wages of government interpreters?
4. What are the average wages of interpreters at hospitals?
5. What are the average wages of court interpreters?
Thank you.