British Sign Language Act 2022
(asked on 25th May 2023) - View Source
Question
To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, what progress she has made on implementing the British Sign Language Act 2022.
This question was answered on 7th June 2023
The British Sign Language Act includes a duty on the DWP Secretary of State to publish a report on the use of British Sign Language in public communications by ministerial departments.
The first reporting period was completed on the 30th of April this year and the report is due to be published in Summer.
In addition, DWP has established a dual language board of BSL users to inform HMG on BSL matters.