§ Lord Lairdasked Her Majesty's Government:
What factors were considered in setting the budget for the Ulster-Scots Agency for 2004; and whether proportionality of contribution was considered; and on what information it was calculated. [HL1631]
§ The Lord President of the Council (Baroness Amos)The 2004 budget calculation for the Ulster-Scots Agency was based on the approved actions in the agency's draft business plan, together with associated staffing costs. Proportionality was maintained at the same level as in previous years as no new factors have emerged.