Scottish Ministers’ powers relating to research etc. 10 9B Scottish Ministers’ powers relating to research etc. 1 (1) The Gaelic Language (Scotland) Act 2005 is modified as follows. (2) After section 7B (as inserted by section 9C(2)) insert— “Scottish Ministers’ powers relating to research etc. 7C Scottish Ministers’ powers relating to research etc. 15 The Scottish Ministers may, for the purposes of or in connection with the exercise of their functions under this Act— (a) conduct research and inquiries, (b) collect data and publish statistics or other information, (c) provide training, 20 (d) encourage or assist other persons to do any of the things mentioned in paragraphs (a) to (c).”. Financial assistance for the promotion...