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Grumpy Old Deafies
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Parliament: Jobcentres and BSL
Posted: July 23rd, 2008, 5:38pm UTC
Jeremy Corbyn (Islington North, Labour) To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions what facilities jobcentres offer to deaf people who arrive to make enquiries (a) with and (b) without an appointment; and how many front line jobcentre staff have qualifications in British Sign Language. Stephen Timms (Minister of State (Employment and Welfare Reform), Department for Work and Pensions; East Ham, Labour) The administration of Jobcentre Plus is a matter for the Chief Executive of Jobcentre Plus, Lesley Strathie. I have asked her to provide my hon. Friend with the information requested. Letter from Lesley Strathie, dated 22 July 2008: The Secretary of State has asked Lesley Strathie to reply to your question ...