Written question asked by Lord Laird (Crossbench), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Rooker (Labour) on Wednesday, 10 May 2006.

Northern Ireland: Festivals

Question: Further to the Written Answer by the Lord Rooker on 18 April (WA 190) concerning the Smithsonian Institution’s Folklife Festival in 2007, what Ulster-Scots activities have been offered for inclusion in the festival by the Northern Ireland Department of Culture, Arts and Leisure.

Answer: The programme content of the Folklife Festival will be determined by the Smithsonian Institution’s curators and is underpinned by extensive research. The Ulster-Scots Agency submitted a list of recommendations of consultees which they felt may lead to potential participants for the festival.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 5280; 681 c139WA
Session: 2005-06
Related items: Northern Ireland: Festivals
Wednesday, 24 May 2006
Written questions
House of Lords; Northern Ireland: Festivals
Tuesday, 18 April 2006
Written questions
House of Lords
Subjects: Festivals and special occasions Northern Ireland Ulster Scots language Folk culture Smithsonian Institution
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk