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 lasted for a year, during which time ecclesiastical and religious matters were again handled by the Minister of Education, Research, and Church Affairs. This arrangement continued until 2001, when the portfolio was reconfigured as the Minister of Culture and Church Affairs.