§ Lord Lairdasked Her Majesty's Government:
What funding the Arts Council for Northern Ireland has provided each year since 1999 to fund (a) Irish cultural activity; and (b) Ulster Scots activity. [HL6167]
§ Lord Williams of Mostyn:The information the noble Lord requested is set out in the table below:
Revenue Funds 1999–2000 2000–01 2001–02 Irish cultural activity £102,500 £102,750 £144,000 Ulster Scots activity £12,700 £15,000 £1,000
Lottery Fund 1999–2000 2000–01 2001–02 Irish cultural activity £72,710 £9,987 £109,687 Ulster Scots activity — — £44,445