Early-day Motion 1389

HC Deb 30 June 2003 vol 408 c80W

Bob Spink

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions if he will make a statement on early-day motion 1389. [120935]

Maria Eagle

All parts of Great Britain will benefit from the initiatives to be funded from the additional £1 million we have made available to support the statement on British Sign Language (BSL). In selecting organisations to be represented on the BSL working group, we have identified key organisations of and for Deaf people with remits across Great Britain. They will ensure that initiatives reflect needs across GB including Scottish interests.