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<p>In 2013, the Prime Minister secured the first ever cut to the seven-year EU Budget
Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF). As a result, according to the Office for Budget
Responsibility’s (OBR’s) latest forecast, UK net contributions to the EU Budget going
forward will, on average, be lower per year than in 2013/14 – the final year of the
last seven-year deal secured by the previous Government – not higher. The Government
supports the objectives of the European Structural and Investment Funds. These programmes
are now more strongly focused on results following the implementation of a rigorous
performance framework sought by the UK and other net payers during MFF negotiations.
The Government is committed to continue to ensure maximum restraint and maximum value
for money when it comes to EU expenditure.</p><p> </p>
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