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<p>The government values international exchange and collaboration in education and
training as part of its vision for a global Britain. We are open to participation
in the successor Erasmus+ scheme (2021/27) though this will ultimately be subject
to wider UK-EU negotiations on the future partnership. We are considering a wide range
of options with regards to the future of international exchange and collaboration
in education and training, including potential domestic alternatives. As part of this
process, the Department for Education (DfE) is listening to stakeholder views. We
have also noted and are considering the recommendations from the recent House of Lords
EU Home Affairs Sub-Committee on the future of Erasmus+.</p><p>Further to this, my
right hon. Friend, the Secretary of State for Education and my hon. Friend, the Minister
of State for Universities, Science and Innovation meet with representatives of universities
regularly to discuss the DfE agenda, and that has included the question of international
exchanges following the UK’s exit from the EU.</p><p>As we progress our thinking and
work on our plans for the possibility of participation in the successor Erasmus+ programme
or a domestic alternative, we will continue to engage with and seek the views of sector
stakeholders, among others.</p><p> </p>
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