Civilian Translators and Interpreters Debate

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Lord Collins of Highbury

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Civilian Translators and Interpreters

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Wednesday 21st October 2015

(9 years ago)

Lords Chamber
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Earl of Courtown Portrait The Earl of Courtown
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My Lords, I do not want to get repetitive on this subject but, as I have said, we continue to press other countries in the United Nations about civilians in danger. However, at the moment, we do not feel that it is right to treat interpreters in the same way as journalists.

Lord Collins of Highbury Portrait Lord Collins of Highbury (Lab)
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My Lords, the Minister explained that different packages are offered in Iraq and in Afghanistan. Can he explain why there is a difference, bearing in mind the circumstances of conflict going on in both countries?