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Mr. Ashley
asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if the Minister for the disabled intends to take any steps to seek to increase the use of subtitles on television.
Mr. Newton
I am conscious of, and have stressed, the benefits of subtitles for many hearing impaired people and am pleased therefore that the broadcasting authorities are continuing to extend their use.