§ Mr. Gregory CampbellTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how much public expenditure has been awarded to groups and individuals involved in the Ulster Scots cultural outlook in each of the last five years. [125539]
§ Angela SmithIt is not possible to identify all public expenditure which has been awarded to groups and individuals involved in the Ulster Scots cultural outlook. Many projects which have received public funding may have an Ulster Scots aspect or element, but it would not be possible to identify all of these projects and groups except at disproportionate cost.
However, the main conduit for the promotion of Ulster Scots culture is through the Ulster Scots Agency, which has a statutory remit to promote Ulster-Scots language and culture. Total funding provided for the promotion of Ulster-Scots culture by the Agency since its formation is as follows:
Year £ 2000 38,020.40 2001 369,002.35 2002 331,254.71 2003 (to date) 133,396.73