Cultural heritage: Community action programme 1997-2000, Raphaël

In adopting the recommendation for second reading by Mr Francisco Javier SANZ FERNANDEZ (PSE, E) concerning the adoption of a Community action programme in the field of cultural heritage - the Raphaël programme - Parliament followed the common position of the Council with regard to the reduction of the duration of the programme to four years. However, it wished to see the financial framework increased from ECU 30 million to ECU 86 million. Parliament emphasized the contribution of the preservation of the cultural heritage to the promotion of tourism and the need to improve access to the cultural heritage for the under-privileged and those living in the outlying and rural areas of the Union. �