Motion · S1M-00529 · 10 Feb 2000
Sign Language
The motion
That the Parliament notes that the British Sign Language is used as an essential communication tool by a substantial number of people in Scotland and has a strong historic tradition; recognises the pressure on interpreters who are in constant demand particularly in rural areas; notes that the British Deaf Association is seeking review of the recognition, rights and support applied to the language; expresses the hope that the Scottish Executive will assist the process by taking actions to implement the European Parliament’s recognition of Sign Language as an official language in each of the member states, and recognises the importance and necessity of British Sign Language by integrating signing into the plenary sessions of the Parliament.
Supporters (11)
- Cathie Craigie 10 Feb 2000
- Kenneth Gibson No Party Affiliation 15 Feb 2000
- Jamie McGrigor 15 Feb 2000
- Andrew Welsh 15 Feb 2000
- Bristow Muldoon 16 Feb 2000
- Mr Keith Raffan 16 Feb 2000
- Shona Robison 16 Feb 2000
- Elaine Thomson 16 Feb 2000
- Ben Wallace 16 Feb 2000
- Kenny MacAskill 18 Feb 2000
- Gil Paterson 18 Feb 2000
Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.