§ Mr. David MartinTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Services if Her Majesty's Govermnent have any plans to give official recognition to British sign language for the deaf as a minority language ; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. ScottThe Government fully recognise the vital importance of British sign language to some deaf people. Our policy is to support the development of a wide range of methods of communication for people with impaired hearing.