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Written question asked by Carla Lockhart (Democratic Unionist Party) on Friday, 11 November 2022, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 15 November 2022. It was answered by Steve Baker (Conservative) on Monday, 21 November 2022 on behalf of the Northern Ireland Office.


Ulster Scots Language: Finance

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, whether his Department plans to provide funding to the Ulster Scots language community.

Answer

As part of New Decade, New Approach, the Government undertook to provide funding to address Northern Ireland’s unique circumstances. In May 2021, the Government announced this funding would include £1 million for the Ulster Scots Broadcast Fund, which the Government is proud to have delivered.

The Government is committed to supporting Northern Ireland’s diversity of identities, languages and cultures, including the Ulster Scots. This commitment is also reflected in the Government's progression of legislation and in tandem the recent recognition of Ulster Scots as a National Minority under the Council of Europe’s Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
85057
Session
2022-23
Related items
Ulster Scots Language: Finance
Tuesday, 20 December 2022
Written questions
House of Commons
Ulster Scots Broadcast Fund
Friday, 16 December 2022
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Finance Northern Ireland Ulster Scots language
Link
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