Written question asked by Lord Laird (Crossbench), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Rooker (Labour) on Thursday, 17 November 2005.

Ulster-Scots Language and Culture

Question: Why they fund Irish language, culture and identity to a greater extent than Ulster-Scots culture and identity when the Belfast agreement of 1998 promised parity of esteem and total equality.

Answer: Her Majesty’s Government remain wholly committed to affording equal respect and recognition to the Irish and Ulster-Scots languages and culture. The funding provided to each reflects their differing ranges of projects, programmes and supported organisations and is determined on the basis of the approved actions in their respective annual business plans.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 675 c173-4WA; 2110
Session: 2005-06
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Subjects: Culture Equality Finance Languages Irish language Northern Ireland Ulster Scots language
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