As this motion is using historical data, we may not have the record of the original ordering, in which case signatories are listed alphabetically.
Motion text
That this House congratulates Heriot-Watt University on becoming the first in Scotland to offer a full-time MA in British Sign Language (BSL); notes with concern that there are only 50 official BSL interpreters in spite of the minority language being used by 6,000 individuals across Scotland; further notes that Finland, which is of a comparable size and has asimilar population to Scotland, has between 500 and 600 sign language interpreters but still considers itself to need more interpreters; recognises that the course offered by the Modern Language Department at Heriot-Watt will improve the numbers of interpreters in Scotland and services available to deaf BSL users; further recognises that the course will create opportunities for graduates in a wide variety of roles and sectors; and welcomes the work being done by the Government and commercial operators to try to secure better video relay services and interpreting for deaf BSL users.
Signatures (16)
The first 6 Members who have signed to support the motion are the sponsors. The primary sponsor is generally the person who tabled the motion and has responsibility for it. The date shown is when the Member signed the motion.
Crockart, Mike
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
15 December 2011
Corbyn, Jeremy
Labour
Signed on
20 December 2011
Hancock, Mr Mike
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
20 December 2011
Meale, Sir Alan
Labour
Signed on
20 December 2011
McDonnell, John
Labour
Signed on
20 December 2011
Hopkins, Kelvin
Labour
Signed on
20 December 2011
In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.
Bottomley, Sir Peter
Conservative
Signed on
20 December 2011
Caton, Martin
Labour
Signed on
11 January 2012
Dobbin, Jim
Labour
Signed on
10 January 2012
George, Andrew
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
20 December 2011
Leech, Mr John
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
16 January 2012
Lewis, Dr Julian
Conservative
Signed on
20 December 2011
McGovern, Jim
Labour
Signed on
8 February 2012
Sanders, Mr Adrian
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
10 January 2012
Shannon, Jim
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
10 January 2012
Simpson, David
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
10 January 2012
There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.