To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how much funding was awarded by the Government to lesbian, gay and bisexual organisations in Northern Ireland in 2004-05; and what percentage of funding awarded to all section 75 groups this represented. (59991)

[pursuant to the reply, 16 May 2006, Official Report, c. 879W]: Unfortunately due to an administrative error the hon. Gentleman was provided with incorrect information. The correct information is as follows:

£596,613 was awarded to lesbian, gay and bisexual organisations in 2004-05. This is approximately 0.8 per cent. of the amount paid by Government to all organisations in the voluntary and community sector.

I apologise for any inconvenience caused.