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registered interest
date	23/11/2021
answering body	Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	Treasury
hansard heading	EU Grants and Loans
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, with reference to the Answer of 2 March 2021 to Question 157278, on EU Grants and Loans, what progress has been made on ensuring that UK entities are able to (a) participate in and (b) bid for EU funds for EU programmes between 2021-2027, including (i) the Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF), (ii) Horizon Europe, (iii) Euratom Research and Training and (iv) Copernicus; and if he will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	Harrow West
tabling member printed	Gareth Thomas
uin	80200
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/12/2021 answer text <p>As part of the Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA), the UK and the EU agreed the terms for our association to Horizon Europe, Euratom Research &amp; Training (R&amp;T), Fusion for Energy and Copernicus for the 2021-2027 Multiannual Financial Framework. As the underpinning EU legislation was not yet adopted, a Joint Declaration set out the parties’ intention to formalise UK participation at the earliest opportunity.</p><p> </p><p>Now that the EU legislation is in force, the UK has communicated to the EU that it stands ready to adopt the Protocols at the earliest opportunity. We want to strengthen the valuable and long-standing partnerships in place between British and European researchers. Frustratingly, there have been persistent delays from the EU, which we have sought to address through both formal and informal discussions, so far without result. As Lord Frost set out to the European Scrutiny Committee on 25 October, the Government sees no legal or practical reason why the UK should not be able to associate, and we cannot wait indefinitely.</p><p> </p><p>Pending association being finalised, UK researchers, businesses and innovators have been able to apply to Horizon Europe and Euratom R&amp;T calls as ‘associated candidates’ since early 2021.</p><p> </p><p>To provide reassurance to UK-based applicants, my Right Honourable Friend, the Minister for Science, Research and Innovation set out, in a Written Ministerial Statement (HCWS431), the Government’s intention to guarantee funding for those eligible who have successfully bid for Horizon Europe funded activities in the first wave of calls but are unable to sign grant agreements.</p> answering member constituency Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland answering member printed Mr Simon Clarke question first answered 01/12/2021 12:48:00 answering member 4655 label Biography information for Sir Simon Clarke
tabling member	177 label Biography information for Gareth Thomas

1288800

registered interest
date	23/02/2021
answering body	Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	Treasury
hansard heading	EU Grants and Loans
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of providing funding for organisations that were in receipt of EU funds following the UK's departure from the EU.
tabling member constituency	Newport West
tabling member printed	Ruth Jones
uin	157278
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/03/2021 answer text <p>Taking into account the financial settlement with the EU, the Government has determined how an additional £14.6 billion of spending by 2024-25 can be allocated to its domestic priorities, rather than be sent in contributions to the EU. This additional spending was included in the overall spending plans that the government set out at Spending Review 2020, which prioritised funding to support the government’s response to Covid-19, invest in the UK’s recovery for all nations and regions and deliver on promises to the British people.</p><p> </p><p>As part of the UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement published on 24 December 2020, the UK has agreed to participate in certain EU programmes for the 2021-2027 Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) including Horizon Europe, Euratom Research and Training and Copernicus. UK entities will be able to participate and bid for EU funds through these programmes.</p><p> </p><p>In addition, the Withdrawal Agreement provides for continued UK participation in programmes funded under the 2014-2020 MFF until their closure. This means that the vast majority of programmes will continue to receive EU funding across the programme’s lifetime, including where this lasts beyond 2020. UK organisations can also continue to bid for grant funding under the 2014-2020 MFF.</p><p><strong> </strong></p> answering member constituency North East Cambridgeshire answering member printed Steve Barclay question first answered 02/03/2021 10:03:53 answering member 4095 label Biography information for Steve Barclay
tabling member	4716 label Biography information for Ruth Jones

1244884

registered interest
date	20/10/2020
answering body	Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	Treasury
hansard heading	EU Grants and Loans
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of providing funding for organisations in receipt of EU funds at the end of the transition period.
tabling member constituency	Newport West
tabling member printed	Ruth Jones
uin	106492
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/10/2020 answer text <p>Under the Withdrawal Agreement, the UK will continue to participate in programmes funded under the 2014-2020 Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) until their closure. This means that a number of programmes will continue to receive EU funding across the programme’s lifetime. In such cases, funding will continue until after 2020 and the end of the transition period. In addition, for some programmes, UK organisations can continue to bid for new grant funding under the 2014-2020 MFF as under the Withdrawal Agreement the UK has committed to funding participation in these.</p> answering member constituency North East Cambridgeshire answering member printed Steve Barclay question first answered 23/10/2020 13:58:32 answering member 4095 label Biography information for Steve Barclay
tabling member	4716 label Biography information for Ruth Jones

1231325

registered interest
date	03/09/2020
answering body	Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	Treasury
hansard heading	EU Grants and Loans
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what plans they have to provide domestic replacements for each of the funding streams that the UK receives from the EU.
tabling member printed	Baroness Eaton
uin	HL7764
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/09/2020 answer text <p>Having left the EU, from 2021 the UK will no longer contribute to the EU budget as a Member State, leaving only payments due as part of Financial Settlement obligations. As set out at Spring Budget 2020, the government has accounted for this when setting its spending plans, allowing it to determine how an additional £14.6 billion of spending by 2024-25 can be allocated to its domestic priorities, rather than be sent in contributions to the EU. This will be allocated as part of the overall spending envelope at the Comprehensive Spending Review, and will include meeting our commitments to replace the Common Agricultural Policy and EU structural funds.</p> answering member printed Lord Agnew of Oulton question first answered 16/09/2020 11:05:58 answering member 4689 label Biography information for Lord Agnew of Oulton
tabling member	4184 label Biography information for Baroness Eaton

1178964

registered interest
date	21/02/2020
answering body	Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	Treasury
hansard heading	EU Grants and Loans
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what plans the Government has for (a) universities and (b) other UK institutions to be able to participate in EU-funded projects after 2020.
tabling member constituency	Coventry South
tabling member printed	Zarah Sultana
uin	18876
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/03/2020 answer text <p>The Public Mandate states that the UK is ready to consider participation in certain EU programmes where it is in the UK's and the EU’s interest that the UK does so. The Public Mandate can be found here: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/our-approach-to-the-future-relationship-with-the-eu" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/our-approach-to-the-future-relationship-with-the-eu</a></p><p> </p><p>The UK will consider a relationship in line with non-EU Member State participation for the following programmes: Horizon Europe, Euratom Research and Training, and Copernicus. The UK will consider service access agreements for the following programmes: EU Space Surveillance and Tracking, and the European Geostationary Navigation Overlay Service. The Government’s manifesto set out its ambitious approach on research and development, including a commitment to continue collaboration internationally and with the EU on scientific research, including Horizon Europe.</p><p> </p><p>The UK Government wants to ensure that UK and European universities and institutions continue to benefit from each other’s world-leading systems and expertise. The UK will consider options for participation in elements of Erasmus+ on a time-limited basis, provided the terms are in the UK’s interests. The Government is considering a wide range of options with regards to future cooperation, including potential domestic alternatives. Decisions on future budget provisions are a matter for the Comprehensive Spending Review.</p><p> </p><p>The proposed regulations for programmes in the next Multiannual Financial Framework (2021-27) are still being discussed in the EU and are yet to be finalised. The UK’s future participation in these programmes and projects will be subject to negotiations on the UK-EU relationship.</p><p> </p><p>Under the financial settlement the UK will continue to contribute to the EU budget in respect of the EU’s current financial planning period (the Multiannual Financial Framework 2014-20) and will continue to participate and benefit from its programmes and receive receipts for the duration of projects, which in some cases go beyond 2020.</p> answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire answering member printed Jesse Norman question first answered 02/03/2020 15:30:55 answering member 3991 label Biography information for Jesse Norman
tabling member	4786 label Biography information for Zarah Sultana

1122730

registered interest
date	24/04/2019
answering body	Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	Treasury
hansard heading	EU Grants and Loans
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what the total amount the EU paid to the UK in grants and funding was in the most recent 12 month period for which figures are available.
tabling member constituency	Tewkesbury
tabling member printed	Mr Laurence Robertson
uin	246919
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 29/04/2019 answer text <p>The most recent statement, European Union Finances 2017, provides public sector receipts details for: European Agriculture Guarantee Fund, European Agriculture Fund for Rural Development, European Social Fund, European Regional Development Fund, and other public-sector receipts. In 2017, these were estimated to be £4.1bn.</p><p> </p><p>Further breakdown of UK receipts is available through the EU Financial Report. This includes those receipts the UK receive through the public sector and private sector, i.e. receipts information on Horizon 2020 and Euratom.</p><p>The EU’s Financial Report 2017 total UK receipts at €6.3bn. Using the exchange rate as of 31<sup>st</sup> December 2016 (this is the rate used for all contributions), this totals £5.4bn of both public sector and private sector receipts.</p> answering member constituency Salisbury answering member printed John Glen question first answered 29/04/2019 14:11:15 answering member 4051 label Biography information for John Glen
tabling member	253 label Biography information for Mr Laurence Robertson

997566

registered interest
date	30/10/2018
answering body	Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	Treasury
hansard heading	EU Grants and Loans
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether the funding allocated by the EU to underwrite successful bids by UK organisations to competitive EU grant programmes, including Horizon2020, will be funded from (a) UKRI’s annual budget allocation or (b) additional funding allocated by his Department in the event that the UK leaves the EU without a deal.
tabling member constituency	Cambridge
tabling member printed	Daniel Zeichner
uin	185619
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/11/2018 answer text If the UK leaves the EU next year without a deal, HM Treasury will make additional funding available to departments to cover projects under the HMG Guarantee, which includes Horizon 2020. Relevant departments will then be responsible for allocating this funding to UK organisations. answering member constituency South West Norfolk answering member printed Elizabeth Truss question first answered 06/11/2018 15:43:03 answering member 4097 label Biography information for Elizabeth Truss
tabling member	4382 label Biography information for Daniel Zeichner

997347

registered interest
date	29/10/2018
answering body	Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	Treasury
hansard heading	EU Grants and Loans
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what the planned timeframe is for the distribution of funds to UK organisations to cover the competitive EU grant funding which has been guaranteed by his Department in the event of the UK leaving the EU without a deal.
tabling member constituency	Cambridge
tabling member printed	Daniel Zeichner
uin	185049
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/11/2018 answer text <p>If the UK leaves the EU without a deal, the Treasury will make funding available to departments next year to cover projects under the HMG Guarantee. Relevant departments will then allocate this funding to UK organisations.</p> answering member constituency South West Norfolk answering member printed Elizabeth Truss question first answered 06/11/2018 15:37:19 answering member 4097 label Biography information for Elizabeth Truss
tabling member	4382 label Biography information for Daniel Zeichner

907172

registered interest
date	18/05/2018
answering body	Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	Treasury
hansard heading	EU Grants and Loans
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, pursuant to the Answer of 16 May 2018 to Question 143241, whether Shared Prosperity Fund will be operational on 30 March 2019.
tabling member constituency	Leigh
tabling member printed	Jo Platt
uin	145618
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/05/2018 answer text <p>We will launch the UK Shared Prosperity Fund following the UK’s departure from the European Union.</p><p>The implementation period included within the draft Withdrawal Agreement with the EU means that we will see all parts of the UK receive their full allocation of structural funds from the EU’s 2014-2020 budget.</p><p>The Industrial Strategy White Paper set out that we intend to consult this year on the precise design and priorities for the fund. Further details on the operation of the UK Shared Prosperity Fund will be set out following this consultation.</p> answering member constituency South West Norfolk answering member printed Elizabeth Truss question first answered 23/05/2018 13:07:07 answering member 4097 label Biography information for Elizabeth Truss
tabling member	4673 label Biography information for Jo Platt

906006

registered interest
date	16/05/2018
answering body	Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	Treasury
hansard heading	EU Grants and Loans
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the likelihood of the UK being required to repay EU funding awarded to British organisations following the UK’s withdrawal from the EU; and what guarantees they require from recipients of such funding that they will reimburse the Government for any funds that the Government have to repay to the EU.
tabling member printed	Lord Berkeley
uin	HL7934
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/05/2018 answer text <p>Under the terms of the financial settlement, set out in a draft Withdrawal Agreement and welcomed by the EU-27 at March European Council, the UK will continue to participate in all EU programmes funded by the 2014-20 Multiannual Financial Framework. Under this agreement, funding for UK participants and projects will, therefore, be unaffected by the UK’s withdrawal from the Union for the entire lifetime of such projects.</p> answering member printed Lord Bates question first answered 24/05/2018 14:16:30 answering member 1091 label Biography information for Lord Bates
tabling member	3526 label Biography information for Lord Berkeley