asked Her Majesty's Government:

When they expect to have all the costing for Rally Ireland in 2005 and 2006. [HL269]

It is anticipated that the details of the costing for the 2005 and 2006 Rally Ireland events will be with the Northern Ireland Events Company by the end of November 2006. Subject to verification of the costing, the Northern Ireland Events Company will thereafter forward details to the Department of Culture, Arts and Leisure.