§ Mr. KilfedderTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what progress has been made within the European Community to ensure cultural protection for the older and long-established ethnic and linguistic communities living within national boundaries.
§ Mr. Garel-JonesThe Community has a small budget (1.1 mecu in 1990) for educational measures for minority languages and cultures. Additionally, the Commission has launched a pilot scheme to provide financial aid for translations of contemporary literary works. Priority is being given to works in minority languages.