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date	13/01/2020
answering body	Department for Education
answering dept id	60
answering dept short name	Education
answering dept sort name	Education
hansard heading	Erasmus+ Programme and Horizon Europe
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what level of future involvement for the UK in Erasmus and Horizon programmes they hope to establish after leaving the EU; what has been the financial contribution by the UK to those specific programmes in each of the last five years; and how much has been awarded, in total, to the UK from those programmes in each of the last five years.
tabling member printed	Baroness Randerson
uin	HL341
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/01/2020 answer text <p>This government values the strong collaborative partnerships that we have across Europe in the areas of science, education, research and innovation and want to continue to support these opportunities.</p><p> </p><p>The terms of the Withdrawal Agreement mean that the UK will continue to participate in EU Programmes financed by the 2014-2020 Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) until their closure. Horizon 2020 and Erasmus+ are EU programmes financed during this MFF period.</p><p>UK organisations, scientists, researchers and businesses will be able to continue in these programmes and receive EU grant funding until the end of 2020 and for the lifetime of individual projects.</p><p> </p><p>We will continue to collaborate with the EU on scientific research and education and we’ve been clear that where it is in the UK’s interests, we will seek to participate in some specific EU programmes, such as Horizon Europe and Erasmus+. The Political Declaration agreed with the EU in October 2019 demonstrates a shared intent between UK and EU leaders to agree a framework that supports collaboration in science and innovation.</p><p> </p><p>The shape and content of EU programmes post-2020, including Horizon Europe and Erasmus+, are currently being negotiated in the EU Institutions and have not yet been finalised. These EU programmes must be adopted by the EU before any potential formal negotiations on association could begin.</p><p> </p><p>As a Member State, the UK does not contribute financially to specific programmes. Member States pay for participation in EU framework programmes through the general UK contribution to the EU Budget.</p><p> </p><p>The following table indicates the amount of Horizon 2020 funding awarded to UK organisations:</p><table><tbody><tr><td><p><strong>Year (grant signature)</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Horizon 2020 funding awarded (excl. Euratom Research &amp; Training)</strong><strong>[1]</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2014</p></td><td><p>€ 394 million</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2015</p></td><td><p>€ 1,477 million</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2016</p></td><td><p>€ 1,344 million</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2017</p></td><td><p>€ 1,074 million</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2018</p></td><td><p>€ 1,069 million</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2019</p></td><td><p>€ 820 million</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>Total</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>€ 6,179 million</strong></p></td></tr></tbody></table><p>[1] Data source: European Commission, <a href="https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/horizon-dashboard" target="_blank">https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/horizon-dashboard</a> - accessed 14/01/2019. Accessed 14/01/2019</p><p>Please note totals of the table will not be accurate due to rounding.</p><p> </p><p>With regards to Erasmus+, the most up-to-date information on funding results is held by the UK National Agency which is attached and can be found at the following link under ‘Statistics for the UK 2014-2018’: <a href="https://www.erasmusplus.org.uk/statistics" target="_blank">https://www.erasmusplus.org.uk/statistics</a>.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member printed Baroness Berridge question first answered 24/01/2020 14:15:56 answering member 4218 label Biography information for Baroness Berridge attachment 1 file name HL341_Erasmus_in_numbers.pdf title HL341_PDF
tabling member	4230 label Biography information for Baroness Randerson

1170196

registered interest
date	13/01/2020
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	Deportation
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what plans they have to review the errors made by the Home Office in the case of Saiful Islam, originally from Bangladesh and now living in Cardiff; whether they still intend to deport him; and what steps they intend to take to ensure that such errors do not occur in future in relation to other cases.
tabling member printed	Baroness Randerson
uin	HL342
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 27/01/2020 answer text <p>All applications are considered on their individual merits, on the basis of the evidence provided and in accordance with the immigration rules. Since Mr Islam’s case came to light, we have apologised to him for the errors made in relation to criminality checks, and rolled-out a new training package for all staff entitled ‘Data Protection in the Home Office.</p><p>Although not in direct response to Mr Islam’s case in particular, this training course aims to enhance data protection awareness and understanding throughout the Home Office workforce.</p><p>Mr Islam is not subject to removal action at present.</p> answering member printed Baroness Williams of Trafford question first answered 27/01/2020 17:06:47 answering member 4311 label Biography information for Baroness Williams of Trafford
tabling member	4230 label Biography information for Baroness Randerson

1170197

registered interest
date	13/01/2020
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Motorway Service Areas: Charging Points
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what are the main terms of the contract held by Ecotricity for the provision of electric charging points at motorway services; who are the parties to this contract; and whether it covers the (1) provision of prompt repair of charging points when required, (2) regular maintenance of those charging points, and (3) 24-hour helpline for motorists using those services.
tabling member printed	Baroness Randerson
uin	HL343
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 27/01/2020 answer text <p>This contract is a commercial matter between Ecotricity and the Motorway Service Areas (MSAs).</p><p> </p><p>The Government recognises the urgent need for a joined up and reliable charging provision on the strategic road network and is working with industry to ensure this is established. Highways England has dedicated funding of £15m to ensure that its total network is within 20 miles of an electric vehicle chargepoint. The Office for Low Emission Vehicles is currently undertaking a review (Project Rapid) into current provision and future demand for rapid and higher-powered chargepoints for cars and vans along England’s strategic road network. Should it become necessary to regulate, the Automated and Electric Vehicles Act gives the Government powers to improve the experience of using chargepoints by setting reliability and maintenance stands to ensure chargepoints are accessible and to require availability of chargepoint data including charge location, if they are available for use and whether they are in working order.</p> answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton question first answered 27/01/2020 17:54:44 answering member 4580 label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton
tabling member	4230 label Biography information for Baroness Randerson

1170198

registered interest
date	13/01/2020
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Valley Lines
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government whether the planned asset transfer between Transport for Wales and Network Rail has now been approved by the Secretary of State; and whether that was done in time for the planned implementation on 31 January.
tabling member printed	Baroness Randerson
uin	HL344
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/01/2020 answer text <p>Officials from the Department for Transport, Her Majesty’s Treasury and Network Rail continue to work closely with colleagues from the Welsh Government and Transport for Wales on the divestment of the Core Valley Lines. The Department and partners remain on target to consider the necessary approvals and deliver this divestment by the agreed contractual date, which has always been 31 March 2020.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton question first answered 16/01/2020 12:54:52 answering member 4580 label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton
tabling member	4230 label Biography information for Baroness Randerson