HL Deb 18 December 2003 vol 655 c166WA
Lord Laird

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Further to the Written Answers by the Lord President on 20 November (WA 356) and 10 December (WA 63) concerning parity of esteem, when the section of the Joint Declaration of 11 May 2003 concerning the diversity of traditions and respect for civil, political, social and cultural rights will be applied to those of an Ulster-Scots background; and whether it has been so applied to date. [HL440]

Baroness Amos

I refer the noble Lord to the previous Answers given on 20 November(Official Report, col. WA 356) and 10 December 2003 (Official Report, col. WA 63).