§ Keith VazTo ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport how much the Department is spending in 2004–05 on promoting knowledge of other European cultures and languages in the entertainment sector. [188301]
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§ Estelle MorrisMy Department does not monitor spending in the way this question suggests. However, one example we do know of where Lottery money has been used to promote knowledge of European cultures and languages is the UK Film Council. A total of £2,109,102 has been spent in 2004/05 in the following ways:
UK Film Council Funding 2004–5 Scheme Detail Amount Invested 2004–5 £ million Print and Advertising Fund Support distribution of Specialised films, including European and Foreign Language films 1,000,000 Co-Production Lila dit sa (France)-produced last year but paid within period, and for release within period 400,000 Co-Production Innocense (France) produced last year but paid within period, and for release within period 397,330 Co-Production Only Human (Spain) 298,772 Co-Production Tournament Pilot forum between UK and Scandinavia to promote good practise and understanding of national film culture and talent. A huge success, so more planned. 13,000 Total: 2,109,102