§ Lord Lairdasked Her Majesty's Government:
Further to the Written Answer by the Lord President on 11 June (WA 44) which indicated that the Ulster-Scots Agency was not informed about a proposed change in its budget by the Department of Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs, why the Answer of 12 May (WA 1) indicated that it was so informed by that department. [HL3825]
§ Lord Williams of MostynMy answer of 11 June (WA 44) elaborates on, but does not contradict, my answer of 12 May (WA 1). DCAL informed the Ulster-Scots Agency of the reduction in its budget on behalf of DCRGA on 14 November 2002.