Written question asked by Lord Laird (Crossbench), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Rooker (Labour) on Wednesday, 18 April 2007.

Ulster Scots Agency

Question: asked Her Majesty's Government:How the Ulster Scots Agency's annual indicative budget is developed; who is involvedin the process; whether there is outside consultation; and whether equality is a consideration.

Answer: Indicative budget calculations are based on the current year budget figure with increased allocations based on approved actions in their corporate plans, cost of living increases and the department's best estimate of draft budget proposals. Officials from the sponsor departments and finance departments are involved in the process, along with agency officials who include the indicative budget figure in the business plan. There is full consultation on the agency's corporate and business plans.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 3091; 691 c85-6WA
Session: 2006-07
Related items: Ulster-Scots Agency
Wednesday, 2 May 2007
Written questions
House of Lords
Subjects: Finance Ulster Scots Agency
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk