§ Lord Lairdasked Her Majesty's Government:
On what date consultation took place between the Northern Ireland Department of Culture, Arts and Leisure and the Northern Ireland Events Company concerning that company's budget for the next four years; and who attended the meetings. [HL262]
§ Baroness AmosAs is normal practice, consultation on the draft budget takes place after its publication. A meeting between the Northern Ireland Events Company and relevant departmental officials was held on 5 November 2004.