§ 37. Mr. BowisTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if he is contemplating any further measures to secure the future of the Gaelic language.
§ Mr. Michael ForsythIn the current financial year some £198,000 will be provided as grant aid under the provisions of the National Heritage (Scotland) Act 1985 to bodies which support Gaelic; £500,000 will be spent to bring forward projects under the specific grant scheme for Gaelic education. The Scottish Arts Council has allocated approximately £120,000 and the Highlands and Islands Development Board some £195,000 in support of Gaelic projects.