Written question asked by Lord Laird (Crossbench), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Rooker (Labour) on Wednesday, 22 March 2006.

Language Implementation Body

Question: Whether the two agencies in the Language Implementation Body can spend money on activities outside the island of Ireland on an equal basis.

Answer: It is permissible for the Ulster-Scots Agency and Foras na Gaeilge to incur expenditure on activities outside the island of Ireland provided there is a direct, demonstrable and beneficial link between such expenditure and the respective statutory remits of each agency.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 4577; 680 c59WA
Session: 2005-06
Related items: Irish Language Body
Tuesday, 18 April 2006
Written questions
House of Lords; North/South Implementation Bodies
Tuesday, 18 April 2006
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House of Lords; Ulster-Scots Agency
Wednesday, 17 May 2006
Written questions
House of Lords
Subjects: Expenditure Ulster Scots Agency Foras Na Gaeilge
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk