(1)The Gaelic Language (Scotland) Act 2005 is modified as follows.
(2)After section 7B (as inserted by section 10(2)) insert—
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,
(d)encourage or assist other persons to do any of the things mentioned in paragraphs (a) to (c).”.