To help meet that commitment, the Scottish budget 2003-06 set targets and investsan extra £3.85 million in 2004-05 and £6.95 million in 2005-06 for culturalactivities across Scotland, withthe specific aims of increasing participation, particularly byunder-represented groups, (under-represented groups includes children, young people, older people, women, disabledpeople, people from minority ethnic groups, people living in rural areas, andsocially excluded people) andboosting the number of cultural and sporting programmes in areas of economicand social disadvantage.We have a specific objectiveof supporting social inclusion by ensuring the widest possible involvement incultural, social and sporting opportunities which will be measured against atarget of increasing the numbers of under-represented groups, especiallychildren and young people, taking part in cultural and sporting activity by 5%.Statistical data to support the measurement of progress against the portfoliotargets will be collected as part of a major new...