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Written question asked by James Gray (Conservative) on Thursday, 23 May 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 10 June 2002. It was answered by Maria Eagle (Labour) on Monday, 10 June 2002 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.


Dept for Work and Pensions

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what plans he has to recognise British Sign Language as an official language; and if he will make a statement. - Ref to 14 May 2002, 385 c582W.
Answer

Mr. Gray: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions what plans he has to recognise British Sign Language as an official language; and if he will make a statement. [60117] Maria Eagle: I refer the hon. Member to the written answer given to the hon. Member for Coventry South, (Mr. Jim Cunningham), on 14 May 2002, Official Report, column 582W.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
60117; 386 c877W
Session
2001-02
Subjects
Languages Sign language
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk