§ Mr. CorbynTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what training is given to interpreters at overseas British missions in respect of entry clearance officers.
§ Mr. Lennox-BoydThose appointed as interpreters should already be fluent in the languages concerned, so no linguistic training will normally be necessary. Appropriate training, including on the job, in office practices and procedures will be given after recruitment.
§ Mr. CorbynTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what training is given to interpreters employed by the British embassy in Ankara; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Lennox-BoydThe British embassy in Ankara does not employ any interpreters, but does employ two translators, one in the information section and one in the defence section. Both were required to demonstrate their competence on recruitment. Additional training has not been needed.