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I was told that such aids are of no advantage and are of little consequence to the profoundly deaf.Despite our best efforts, BSL is not officially recognised in the UK or in Scotland.
That would be done with a view not to ceasing the service, but to providing everyone—including the customers in the communities—with best value for money.I will conclude by alluding to the points that were raised by Professor Kay.
Even if we did not address the issues that have come out of the ministerial working group, there would be a lot in the bill, such as best value, community initiative and various other things.
That is not legally possible, because it would create two legal definitions. Perhaps it would be best if we left the matter. But we have two legal definitions.
There is a will on both sides. However, we need to examine how best we can be flexible with the 150-mile rule of the new co-operation programme to find other ways to help spread the benefits throughout Scotland.
Thank you for working so hard with the Scottish Parliament and for answering our questions today. I wish you all the very best. I believe that human rights commissions are worth while.