asked Her Majesty's Government:What was selected to represent Northern Ireland in the Smithsonian Institution exhibition in 2007; after what process this selection was made; who made the selection; and what is the estimated cost of taking part in the event.

asked Her Majesty's Government:What was selected to represent Northern Ireland in the Smithsonian Institution exhibition in 2007; after what process this selection was made; who made the selection; and what is the estimated cost of taking part in the event.

asked Her Majesty's Government:Whether any public expenditure will be committed to artistic events that comprise the Northern Ireland section of the Smithsonian Folklife Festival in Washington DC in July; and, if so, how much.

asked Her Majesty's Government:Whether any public expenditure will be committed to artistic events that comprise the Northern Ireland section of the Smithsonian Folklife Festival in Washington DC in July; and, if so, how much.

asked Her Majesty's Government:Which publicly funded organisations from Northern Ireland will be represented at the Smithsonian Folklife Festival in Washington DC in July.

asked Her Majesty's Government:Which publicly funded organisations from Northern Ireland will be represented at the Smithsonian Folklife Festival in Washington DC in July.

asked Her Majesty's Government:What involvement they have had with the 41st annual Smithsonian Folklife Festival, Northern Ireland at the Smithsonian; whether they were involved in the decision regarding selection of items for the exhibition; and, if so, what consultations were carried out prior to the selection.

asked Her Majesty's Government:What involvement they have had with the 41st annual Smithsonian Folklife Festival, Northern Ireland at the Smithsonian; whether they were involved in the decision regarding selection of items for the exhibition; and, if so, what consultations were carried out prior to the selection.

Further to the Written Answer by the Lord Rooker on 10 May (WA 139) concerning the Smithsonian Institution’s Folklife Festival in 2007, what Ulster-Scots activities have been offered for inclusion in the festival by the Northern Ireland Department for Culture, Arts and Leisure.

Further to the Written Answer by the Lord Rooker on 10 May (WA 139) concerning the Smithsonian Institution’s Folklife Festival in 2007, what Ulster-Scots activities have been offered for inclusion in the festival by the Northern Ireland Department for Culture, Arts and Leisure.

Further to the Written Answer by the Lord Rooker on 18 April (WA 190) concerning the Smithsonian Institution’s Folklife Festival in 2007, what Ulster-Scots activities have been offered for inclusion in the festival by the Northern Ireland Department of Culture, Arts and Leisure.

Further to the Written Answer by the Lord Rooker on 18 April (WA 190) concerning the Smithsonian Institution’s Folklife Festival in 2007, what Ulster-Scots activities have been offered for inclusion in the festival by the Northern Ireland Department of Culture, Arts and Leisure.

What plans they have to take part in the Smithsonian Institution’s Folklife Festival in 2007; and to what extent the Ulster Scots culture will be involved in those plans.

What plans they have to take part in the Smithsonian Institution’s Folklife Festival in 2007; and to what extent the Ulster Scots culture will be involved in those plans.