Analysis and Comment
Was Lord McNally intentionally trying to mislead parliament, or was he simply ignorant of what is happening in his own department?
What else can be uncovered in addition to the damning list of errors and examples of incompetence revealed in the NAO report this month?
"What Blunt’s comments indicated was this: that he had no respect for or understanding of the degree of care and dedication that many interpreters (and translators) apply to their work. He was a Justice Minister and was therefore speaking for the government."
'I expect I would not be alone to hear Mr Townsley elaborate on what his 'profound reservations' are, and why he did not speak out earlier when it was clear that the standards of interpreting in the justice system were collapsing'
