§ Mr. HoodTo 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 SmithMy 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.