European Youth Centre

HC Deb 03 July 1962 vol 662 c35W

Mr. Wiley

asked the Minister of Education whether he will make a further statement on the establishment of a European youth centre.

Sir D. Eccles

At its meeting last month the Council for Cultural Cooperation of the Council of Europe reiterated its interest in the establishment of the centre, which it regards as the most important and urgent proposal in the Council of Europe's youth programme. It considered that such a centre could also be an effective instrument for furthering the aims of cultural co-operation. This favourable recommendation was transmitted to the committee of Ministers who have begun, but have not yet completed, their examination of the financial and administrative aspects.