Written Question·Department for Science, Innovation and Technology·UIN 103829

Public Sector: Sign Language

Tabled: 7 January 2026

Answered: 16 January 2026

Question

Anneliese Dodds

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, pursuant to the Answer of 5 November 2025 to Question 85294 on Public Sector: Sign Language, what expertise does the Government Digital Service have in British Sign Language to provide

Answer

Ian Murray

The Government Digital Service (GDS) provides service teams across the public sector with guidance on accessible design, use of AI and requirements under the WCAG regulations.GDS does not provide BSL expertise. Service Owners must conduct research with di...

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