Written question asked by Lord Caine (Conservative) on Tuesday, 29 October 2024, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 12 November 2024. It was answered by Baroness Anderson of Stoke-on-Trent (Labour) on Monday, 11 November 2024 on behalf of the Northern Ireland Office.

Culture and Languages: Northern Ireland

Question: To ask His Majesty's Government what progress they have made in establishing each of the following bodies and offices provided for by the Identity and Language (Northern Ireland) Act 2022: (1) the Office of Identity and Cultural Expression, (2) an Irish Language Commissioner, (3) a Commissioner for the Ulster Scots and the Ulster British tradition; and when they expect all of these bodies and offices be fully functioning.

Answer: The Identity and Language (Northern Ireland) Bill 2022 makes provision for the establishment of the Office of Identity and Cultural Expression, an Irish Language Commissioner, and a Commissioner for the Ulster Scots and the Ulster British tradition. The Executive Office is responsible for taking forward the necessary arrangements to implement the provisions of the Identity and Language Act 2022 and the Government expects the Executive Office will make an announcement in due course regarding next steps on implementation of the legislation.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: HL2096
Session: 2024-26
Subjects: Culture Languages Northern Ireland Irish Language Commissioner Office of Identity and Cultural Expression Commissioner for the Ulster Scots and the Ulster British Tradition
Legislation: Identity and Language (Northern Ireland) Act 2022
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