HC Deb 10 March 1989 vol 148 cc58-9W
68. Mr. Maclennan

To ask the Minister for the Arts what steps he is taking to meet the objectives set out in the European Community document, "A Fresh Boost for Culture in the European Community"; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Luce

This document is a Commission communication only, not a set of objectives, and it has not been endorsed by European Community Ministers of Culture. At their meeting on 27 May 1988 EC Ministers of Culture decided to give priority to Community action in four areas: audiovisual; books; sponsorship; and training. However, no specific programme proposals have yet been put to them by the European Commission.