Written question asked by Lord Laird (Crossbench), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Rooker (Labour) on Monday, 29 September 2008.

Northern Ireland Office: Business Cases

Question: asked Her Majesty's Government:Whether in 2007 the Northern Ireland Office funded organisations which have not submitted a business case for funding; and, if so, what were those organisations.

Answer: The Northern Ireland Office has responsibility for the sponsorship and funding of a range of different bodies. Appropriate mechanisms are in place for determining the levels of funding for these bodies in accordance with the principles of accountability and value for money, and consistent with HM Treasury accounting rules (managing public money). The other agreed processes that the Northern Ireland Office may use for the allocation of funding include applications, action plans, submission of estimates and management statements. Other processes may be considered if they fully meet the requirements of the department. Details of the bodies funded can be found in chapter 1 of the Northern Ireland Office departmental report for 2008, which is available at: http://www.nio.gov.uk/northern_ireland_office_ departmental_report_2008.pdf.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 5008; 703 c427WA
Session: 2007-08
Notes: Answer received between Tuesday 23 September and Monday 29 September 2008
Subjects: Finance Northern Ireland Office
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