Political updates: November 2008

26 November 2008
In response to a question from Annette Brooke MP, the Government confirmed that it does not set out minimum sign language qualifications needed by communication support workers.

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25 November 2008
Mark Harper MP (Conservative Shadow Minister for Disability) asked the Government how it was ensuring that acoustics in schools are of a good quality for deaf children.

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25 November 2008
David Anderson MP asked the Government to set out its plans for implementing the Special Educational Needs (Information) Act.

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17 November 2008
Mark Harper MP (Conservative Shadow Minister for Disability) asked what data was being collected through the Newborn Hearing Screening Programme.

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12 November 2008
Tom Levitt MP asked the Government what progress is being made in closing the gap in attainment between deaf children and their hearing peers.

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11 November 2008
John Barrett MP asked how many LSCBs had reviewed their arrangements for safeguarding deaf children, following a Government recommendation on this two years ago.

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