HC Deb 06 July 1999 vol 334 cc457-8W
Mr. Bercow

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport if he will place in the Library a copy of the presentation on European identity given at the EU Weimar meeting on cultural and audiovisual issues; what is his policy on the issues raised; and if he will make a statement. [88464]

Mr. Alan Howarth

I will ensure that a copy of Jorge Semprun's Weimar speech is placed in the Libraries of the House. The meeting in Weimar underlined to those present the benefits which can accrue from learning the lessons of history and using culture as a means towards better mutual understanding between the peoples of Europe. Following the meeting in Weimar, the German Presidency presented a draft Council Resolution on integrating history into the European Community's cultural action. The Resolution was agreed unanimously at the Culture/Audiovisual Council in Luxembourg on 28 June, and a copy will be placed in the Libraries of the House when the final text is available.