§ Mr. Robert McCartneyTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what factors led the cultural traditions group to decline to utilise Ulster Scots in its logo; and what is its policy for ensuring a funding balance between Ulster's main cultural traditions and an appropriate input at policy level from each. [16748]
§ Mr. AncramThe cultural traditions group continues to seek an appropriate expression of the Ulster Scots tradition for inclusion in its logo. The CTG's funding policy is to encourage respect for diversity by spreading knowledge of Northern Ireland's separate and shared traditions. It welcomes funding applications for projects reflecting any aspect of Northern Ireland's cultural heritage and considers each on its merits. Membership of the group and its sub-committees is representative of Northern Ireland's main cultural traditions and it welcomes policy submissions from any interested cultural organisation.