§ Mr. Alfred Morrisasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science if he will take steps to ensure that British sign language is introduced as a major language option in schools.
§ Mr. DunnThere is considerable divergence of opinion among experts as to whether British sign language should be regarded as a language or a system of communication. In the circumstances, it would be inappropriate for my right hon. Friend to take a particular stance on its introduction into the school curriculum.
§ Mr. Alfred Morrisasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what information he has as to which mainstream schools and further education colleges have teachers or pupils who can use British sign language.