This lasted for a year, when church and religious affairs were again resumed by the Minister of Education, Research and Church Affairs. This situation was retained until 2001, when the portfolio again became the Minister of Culture and Church Affairs.
This endured for a year, when ecclesiastical and religious matters were once more taken up by the Minister of Education, Research, and Church Affairs. This state persisted until 2001, when the portfolio reverted to the Minister of Culture and Church Affairs.