HC Deb 17 January 2001 vol 361 cc230-1W
Mr. Cohen

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what is the(a) average starting salary and (b) current average salary for London-based translators working for the Secret Intelligence Service. [145349]

Mr. Robin Cook

In accordance with long-standing policy, it is not the Government's practice to comment on the details of the salaries of staff of the security and intelligence agencies. Salaries are, however, broadly in line with those of equivalent staff grades within other Government Departments.

Mr. Cohen

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs how many London-based translators with the Secret intelligence Service have(a) been recruited or (b) resigned and retired in each of the last five years. [145350]

Mr. Robin Cook

In accordance with long-standing policy, it is not the Government's practice to comment on details of the staffing of the security and intelligence services.

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