§ 16. Mr. Win GriffithsTo ask the Secretary of State for National Heritage when she next expects to discuss the programmes to promote minority languages with her European Union counterparts. [33674]
§ Mr. SproatThe European Ariane programme—which has as one of its aims the support of translation of literary works between Community languages, with priority being given to lesser-used ones—was discussed at the Culture Council on 11 June, and a common position was formally adopted by Ministers on 27 June. There are no plans for further ministerial discussions.