Written question asked by Simon Thomas (Plaid Cymru) on Wednesday, 22 October 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 29 October 2003. It was answered by Baroness Morris of Yardley (Labour) on Wednesday, 29 October 2003 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, if she will make a statement on progress towards international standards on cultural diversity at the recent UNESCO conference.

Answer: Mr. Simon Thomas: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport if she will make a statement on progress towards international standards on cultural diversity at the recent UNESCO conference. [134541] Estelle Morris: It was agreed at the recent UNESCO General Conference that an international standard- setting instrument on cultural diversity would be prepared. The Director General of UNESCO would like to adopt a new draft instrument at the next General Conference in the autumn of 2005. He has also undertaken to consult other UN agencies with interests in cultural diversity. The UK will await the result of this and any internal consultations before deciding whether to become a party to the convention.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 134541; 412 c273W;412 c281W
Session: 2002-03
Subjects: Community relations Culture International cooperation Race relations Standards UNESCO
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk