DEAF AWARENESS WEEK, 1st - 7th MAY

Early day motion 2054, tabled 27 April 2006 by Lord Bruce of Bennachie (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 95 members.

That this House recognises that Deaf Awareness Week takes place between 1st and 7th May this year in order to raise awareness of the 8.7 million deaf or hard of hearing people in the UK; acknowledges the importance of this week in raising awareness and promoting the positive aspects of deafness; notes the theme of this year's campaign, `Look at Me', which highlights the many varied types of communication used by deaf, deafened and deafblind people such as sign language and lip-reading; encourages people to look at someone who is deaf or hard of hearing to assist with communication; supports the work of nearly 100 local and national deaf charities and organisations that are members of the UK Council on Deafness; and congratulates all those hosting or taking part in events to support Deaf Awareness Week.

Signatures by party: Labour 45, Conservative 20, Liberal Democrat 19, DUP 4, Scottish National Party 3, Plaid Cymru 2, Social Democratic and Labour Party 2.