HL Deb 15 December 2004 vol 667 cc85-6WA
Lord Laird

asked Her Majesty's Government:

What is the proposed allocation of funding to the Northern Ireland Department of Culture, Arts and Leisure for each of the next three years. [HL303]

Baroness Amos

I refer the noble Lord to the publicationDraft priorities and Budget 2005–08 for the information requested.

Lord Laird

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Against what criteria the Department of Culture, Arts and Leisure in Northern Ireland considers the results of consultation about funding. [HL308]

Baroness Amos

The overarching principles that influence consultations on funding are contained within the DCAL corporate strategy and its public service agreement. It is a fundamental requirement for bodies seeking funding from DCAL to demonstrate how their organisations, and their integral business plans, will contribute to the strategic aims of the department.