§ 22. Mr. Iain Millsasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science if he will make a statement on the recent discussions with the European Ministers of Culture.
§ Mr. ChannonThe European Ministers of Culture met last week. There was general agreement that within the available resources of member countries we would all work together to further steps for European cultural co-operation.
§ Mr. MillsWhat progress has been made towards designating 1985 as European Music Year, and what part will Britain play?
§ Mr. ChannonThere is general agreement throughout Europe that it would be a good idea to have 1985 as European Music Year, as it is the tercentenery of the birth of Handel, Bach and Scarlatti. It was agreed in principle at the meeting last week. We shall play our part with enthusiasm, and I await my hon. Friend's suggestions.