Re: Interesting news article from the BBC

Interesting. However, I think (or hope!) they have got this figure wrong!! There are many more than 
80!

Ian Francis
> 
> At the moment, there are only 80 trained interpreters in the entire UK, which can mean you need to
> book an interpreter up to two months in advance. 
> 
> This is no use to you if you are deaf or hard of hearing and need to go to an emergency room, much
> less a more casual trip to a doctor or a business partner. 

Received on Monday, 4 March 2002 22:49:58 UTC