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Written question asked by Chi Onwurah (Labour) on Monday, 16 October 2023, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 19 October 2023 (named day). It was answered by George Freeman (Conservative) on Thursday, 19 October 2023 on behalf of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology.


Horizon Europe

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps she is taking to help ensure UK applicants are eligible for the November 2023 Horizon Europe call relating to the Copernicus Security Service.

Answer

We are confident that we will be able to use the Horizon Europe programme to collaborate on areas of shared interest. The UK-EU joint statement of 7 September 2023 includes the EU’s commitment to assess UK participants’ access to strategic parts of the Horizon Europe programme on equal terms with other associated countries. Since the negotiated outcome, my officials have prioritised engagement with the EU at a technical level on the nature of our access to these areas, including space. Existing provisions in the TCA provide additional safeguards to ensure that if the UK is excluded from parts of Horizon Europe, it will not have to pay contributions for that part of the programme.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
202789
Session
2022-23
Subjects
Applications Eligibility Security Copernicus programme Horizon Europe
Link
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