British Sign Language Bill (HL Bill 136)

EXPLANATORY NOTES

Explanatory notes to the Bill, prepared by the Department for Work and Pensions
with the consent of Lord Holmes of Richmond, the Member in Charge of the Bill,
have been ordered to be published as HL Bill 136—EN.

Contents

  1. Declaration recognising British Sign Language

    1. 1.Recognition of British Sign Language

  2. Duties relating to the promotion and facilitation of British Sign Language

    1. 2.Duty of Secretary of State to report on British Sign Language

    2. 3.Guidance on use of British Sign Language

  3. General

    1. 4.Extent, commencement and short title

    1. Schedule

      Relevant government departments