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Written question asked by Ian Murray (Labour) on Monday, 19 July 2021, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 22 July 2021 (named day). It was answered by Luke Hall (Conservative) on Thursday, 22 July 2021 on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.

UK Shared Prosperity Fund: Research

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps he has taken within the UK Shared Prosperity Fund to replicate the specific functions performed by the Interreg scheme in supporting cross-border research and development.

Answer

The UK Shared Prosperity Fund will help to level up and create opportunity across the UK in places most in need, such as ex-industrial areas, deprived towns and rural and coastal communities, and for people who face labour market barriers.

This Government will ensure that the UK Government and its institutions are working effectively to realise the benefits of four nations working together as one United Kingdom.

Spending Review 2020 set out the main strategic elements of the UK Shared Prosperity Fund in the Heads of Terms.  The Government will publish a UK-wide investment framework later this year and confirm its funding profile at the next Spending Review.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
35601
Session
2021-22
Transferred
Yes
Subjects
Cross border cooperation Research INTERREG programme UK Shared Prosperity Fund
Link
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