HL Deb 06 November 2002 vol 640 c123WA
Lord Laird

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Since 1 December 1999, who have been the members of the Linguistic Diversity Branch of the Northern Ireland Department of Culture, Arts and Leisure who have expertise in Irish language and who have expertise in Ulster-Scots language and culture. [HL6244]

Lord Williams of Mostyn:

Officials in Linguistic Diversity Branch of the Northern Ireland Department of Culture, Arts and Leisure belong to the Northern Ireland Civil Service (NICS) general administration grades and have been recruited in accordance with NICS competencies and procedures. Expert advice is sourced as appropriate.