Motion text
That this House commends Sense Sign School for offering people an opportunity to start learning British Sign Language through online video lessons; notes that over 25,000 individuals have signed up to learn British Sign Language in the last fortnight; praises Tyrese, a Deafblind young person who is leading the lessons and wants to make society more accessible for British Sign Language users; acknowledges that it is vital that during this difficult period that no one is left behind due to communication barriers; recommends that hon. Members sign up to the Sense Sign School to support British Sign Language; and wishes Tyrese and all those undertaking the video lessons the best for the future.
Signatures (22)
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.
Cameron, Dr Lisa
Scottish National Party
Signed on
5 June 2020
Shannon, Jim
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
9 June 2020
Thewliss, Alison
Scottish National Party
Signed on
9 June 2020
Stephens, Chris
Scottish National Party
Signed on
9 June 2020
Dorans, Allan
Scottish National Party
Signed on
10 June 2020
Fellows, Marion
Scottish National Party
Signed on
10 June 2020
In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.
Law, Chris
Scottish National Party
Signed on
11 June 2020
Chapman, Douglas
Scottish National Party
Signed on
11 June 2020
McLaughlin, Anne
Scottish National Party
Signed on
15 June 2020
Lucas, Caroline
Green Party
Signed on
15 June 2020
Hanvey, Neale
Scottish National Party
Signed on
15 June 2020
Gibson, Patricia
Scottish National Party
Signed on
20 July 2020
Hobhouse, Wera
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
1 September 2020
Hill, Mike
Labour
Signed on
1 September 2020
McDonald, Stewart Malcolm
Scottish National Party
Signed on
1 September 2020
Day, Martyn
Scottish National Party
Signed on
1 September 2020
Blackman, Kirsty
Scottish National Party
Signed on
1 September 2020
Hendry, Drew
Scottish National Party
Signed on
1 September 2020
Sheppard, Tommy
Scottish National Party
Signed on
1 September 2020
Crawley, Angela
Scottish National Party
Signed on
1 September 2020
Selous, Andrew
Conservative
Signed on
1 September 2020
Abbott, Ms Diane
Labour
Signed on
2 September 2020
There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.