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Vicky Foxcroft

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Wednesday 14th April 2021

(3 years, 7 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Lindsay Hoyle Portrait Mr Speaker
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We now go to Vicky Foxcroft. Vicky, I understand you are going to sign; can you speak and sign at the same time for the benefit of all?

Vicky Foxcroft Portrait Vicky Foxcroft (Lewisham, Deptford) (Lab)
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[In British Sign Language] Why is there no interpreter in the room for briefings?If the Prime Minister did not understand that, imagine how those who rely on British Sign Language feel at his press briefings. Some £2.6 million was spent on the new press room, yet there is still no interpreter; what message does he think this sends to disabled people?

Boris Johnson Portrait The Prime Minister
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I am grateful to the hon. Lady, and grateful for the way she has set out her question. I will revert to her as soon as I can.

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