HL Deb 01 May 2001 vol 625 c88WA
Lord Laird

asked Her Majesty's Government:

On what issues over the past 12 months the Government of the Irish Republic have made representations to, and sought advice from, the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission; and whether the North-South Ministerial Council was involved. [HL1466]

The Minister of State, Cabinet Office (Lord Falconer of Thoroton)

This is a matter for the Irish Government and the North-South Ministerial Council.

Lord Laird

asked Her Majesty's Government:

What advice the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission has offered them concerning the use of the Ulster Scots language by government departments. [HL1550]

Lord Falconer of Thoroton

None.