Written question asked by Lord Laird (Crossbench), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Rooker (Labour) on Tuesday, 19 July 2005.

North/South Language Body

Question: What plans they have to give parity of funding to Ulster Scots language and heritage, similar to that received by Irish language and heritage, as promised in the 1998 Belfast agreement.

Answer: The Government are committed to affording due respect and recognition to Ulster-Scots and the Irish language and to supporting the development of their respective cultural traditions. It has done this through its sponsorship of the North/South Language Body, established in line with the Belfast agreement. As the noble Lord is aware, the funding for each element of the language body is provided on the basis of their corporate and business plans as agreed with both Governments.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 898; 673 c220WA
Session: 2005-06
Related items: Ulster-Scots Agency
Wednesday, 30 November 2005
Written questions
House of Lords; North/South Language Body
Monday, 10 October 2005
Written questions
House of Lords
Subjects: Cultural heritage Equality Finance Languages Northern Ireland Ulster Scots language
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