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: What was the additional information required by the Northern Ireland Department of Social Development from the Ardoyne Nationalist Festival in 2005 before a grant of £60,080 was offered; and whether they will place a copy of the economic appraisal for the funding in the Library of the House.

Answer: The Department for Social Development requested that the Ardoyne Festival provide the following additional information, before approving the grant of £60,080:"Constitution""List of Office Bearers""Bank statements""Audited accounts""Copies of applications to other funders""Letters of rejection from other funders (where applicable)""Organisational chart""Confirmation regarding whether the group was VAT registered""Detailed breakdown of funding" A copy of the economic appraisal will be placed in the Library.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 681 c139-40WA; 5447
Session: 2005-06
Related items: Deposited Paper HDEP 2006/576
Monday, 7 August 2006
Deposited papers
House of Lords
Subjects: Belfast Grants Festivals and special occasions Department for Social Development
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