Gaelic Language (Scotland) Act 2005 (Consequential Modifications) Order 2006

My Lords, I, too, welcome the very full and interesting exposition of the two orders that we have just heard from the Minister. The subject of the Gaelic language will enable a substantial debate to be held. I express considerable interest in the progress of Gaelic media, not least in the indication the Minister gave of the possible digital service and the timing of the consideration. The operative effect of this order, as I understand it, is quite limited. It is simply to ensure that the new Gaelic language bòrd can take over from its predecessor the responsibility of nominating a member to the Gaelic Media Service. That seems to be a sensible provision beyond contention. The background to the draft Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005 (Consequential Provisions and Modifications) Order—the second of the two orders which the Minister helpfully explained—is a major overhaul of charity law and regulation in Scotland. I declare an interest as a director of at least four charitable bodies in Scotland, which will be affected by the legislation. Once again, the policy underlying this emanates from the Scottish review of the legislation; it is far-reaching, important and welcome. The effect of the order is quite limited, however. It relates to the establishment of the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator, which is a keystone required to give effect to these provisions. I welcome that and I am grateful to the Minister for extensively filling in the background, which will be a useful record.