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<p>As we committed to in the written ministerial statement of 24 July 2018 (HCWS927),
we have begun engagement with devolved administrations, including the Welsh Government,
ahead of the public consultation, intended for later this year. This engagement began
in September 2018 when HM Government officials held initial meetings with their counterparts
in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. Wider engagement with external stakeholders
across the UK is ongoing.</p><p>We intend to consult on the design of the United Kingdom
Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) later this year and encourage all interested parties
to contribute their views. Final decisions on the detail and operation of the UKSPF
will be made following the Spending Review in 2019.</p><p>In the meantime, we understand
places around the UK require certainty of funding after we leave the European Union.
We are confident that a negotiated agreement will be reached and that we will continue
to take part in the 2014-2020 EU programmes until they end. At the same time, all
Brexit scenarios are being planned for, including a no-deal.</p><p>The Government’s
announcement to extend the guarantee for the full EU 2014-20 programme period and
allocation, provides certainty and clarity in the event of a no-deal and allows for
a smooth transition to a domestic replacement.</p>
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