§ Mr. MacleanTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what is the(a) average salary and (b) hourly rate for a translator employed by the NHS. [74170]
§ Ms JowellThe information requested is not available centrally. National Health Service trusts have the power to set terms and conditions for all their staff, including translators.
§ Mr. MacleanTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what was the cost to the NHS in the latest year for which figures are available of providing(a) translators and (b) translation services for public information. [74169]
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§ Ms JowellThe information requested is not available centrally. The decisions and working arrangements for translators and translation services are made at local level. The responsibility for employing translators, interpreters, linkworkers and advocates lies with health authorities and National Health Service trusts.