HL Deb 27 January 2005 vol 668 cc173-4WA
Lord Laird

asked Her Majesty's Government:

What are the 2005 budgets for each of the two sections of the North/South Language Body; and what percentage increase this represents over the 2004 budgets. [HL682]

Baroness Amos

The 2005 budget figures for the North/South Language Body are based on draft business plans provided by the agencies. A breakdown for each agency and the percentage increases compared to 2004 are set out in the table below.

2004 budget £Sterling(millions) 2005 budget £Sterling (millions) Percentage increase £Sterling
North/South Language Body 14.603 14.737 0.92
Ulster-Scots Agency 1.704 1.769 3.81