Written question asked by Jim Hood (Labour) on Monday, 28 June 1999, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 6 July 1999. It was answered by Lord Smith of Finsbury (Labour) on Tuesday, 6 July 1999 on behalf of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.

Dept for Culture Media and Sport

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what was the outcome of the Culture Council held in Luxembourg on 28th June; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: Mr. Hood: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what was the outcome of the Culture Council held in Luxembourg on 28 June; and if he will make a statement. [89289] Mr. Chris Smith: My hon. Friend the Minister for the Arts represented the United Kingdom at the Culture/Audiovisual Council held in Luxembourg on 28 June. The Council agreed a Common Position on the Culture 2000 funding programme. A Council Resolution on integrating history into the Community's cultural action was agreed, as was a decision on the appointment by the Council of the members of the selection panel for the Community action concerning the European Capital of Culture. There was an exchange of views on the cultural dimension of the Kosovo conflict. On audiovisual matters, Council conclusions on convergence and self-regulation in the media were agreed.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 89289; 334 c458W
Session: 1998-99
Subjects: Culture Finance EU action History Public appointments Media Regulation Kosovo EC Culture Council