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michael


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21-08-2009 02:46 PM

brian wrote:
I believe translators should be supplied , if required , for foreign tourist or business people who are bringing money into the country but NOT for people who want to live here.


Surely most people who have come to this country contribute far more to the economy over the course of their lives than tourists who come here for a few weeks.

Whilst I agree that everybody in this country should be encouraged to learn English, we should not impose such draconian rules in health care. A far better saving could be made by stopping all government publications and websites needing to be made available in Welsh - a language that almost nobody speaks, and those who do all speak English as well.

However, if I were being treated in a Welsh hospital I would hope that they would explain to me what was happening in English rather than Welsh, even if that meant getting a translator.

Anyway, good to have a pointless debate on a Friday.

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NHS - brian - 21-08-2009, 12:42 PM
RE: NHS - nevermodern - 21-08-2009, 02:14 PM
RE: NHS - Johnc - 21-08-2009, 02:21 PM
RE: NHS - nevermodern - 21-08-2009, 02:30 PM
RE: NHS - michael - 21-08-2009 02:46 PM
RE: NHS - Johnc - 21-08-2009, 02:47 PM
RE: NHS - nevermodern - 21-08-2009, 04:47 PM
RE: NHS - nevermodern - 21-08-2009, 04:49 PM
RE: NHS - roz - 21-08-2009, 09:02 PM
RE: NHS - brian - 22-08-2009, 06:59 AM
RE: NHS - roz - 22-08-2009, 12:11 PM
RE: NHS - brian - 22-08-2009, 05:58 PM
RE: NHS - roz - 22-08-2009, 08:44 PM
RE: NHS - nursemac - 23-08-2009, 09:39 AM
RE: NHS - Applespider - 23-08-2009, 11:52 AM
RE: NHS - brian - 23-08-2009, 02:15 PM
RE: NHS - katie one - 24-08-2009, 09:31 AM
RE: NHS - brian - 24-08-2009, 11:49 AM
RE: NHS - roz - 24-08-2009, 12:18 PM
RE: NHS - shzl400 - 24-08-2009, 12:34 PM
RE: NHS - brian - 24-08-2009, 12:58 PM
RE: NHS - brian - 24-08-2009, 01:04 PM
RE: NHS - Cellar Door - 24-08-2009, 01:18 PM
RE: NHS - brian - 24-08-2009, 01:51 PM
RE: NHS - Baboonery - 24-08-2009, 02:06 PM
RE: NHS - katie one - 24-08-2009, 02:24 PM
RE: NHS - Cellar Door - 24-08-2009, 02:30 PM
RE: NHS - katie one - 24-08-2009, 02:40 PM
RE: NHS - brian - 24-08-2009, 02:47 PM
RE: NHS - Cellar Door - 24-08-2009, 02:50 PM
RE: NHS - Baboonery - 24-08-2009, 03:19 PM
RE: NHS - admin - 24-08-2009, 03:42 PM
RE: NHS - Cellar Door - 24-08-2009, 03:58 PM
RE: NHS - katie one - 24-08-2009, 03:58 PM
RE: NHS - BT - 24-08-2009, 04:37 PM
RE: NHS - brian - 24-08-2009, 05:54 PM
RE: NHS - roz - 24-08-2009, 07:27 PM
RE: NHS - nevermodern - 24-08-2009, 07:59 PM
RE: NHS - Cellar Door - 24-08-2009, 08:46 PM
RE: NHS - brian - 25-08-2009, 01:22 PM