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Written question asked by Dan Jarvis (Labour) on Monday, 14 November 2022, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 17 November 2022 (named day). It was answered by John Glen (Conservative) on Thursday, 17 November 2022 on behalf of the Treasury.


Horizon Europe

Question

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether he plans to ringfence funding allocated to Horizon Europe for alternative programmes in the event of the UK no longer being a participant in that programme.

Answer

Consistent with the sector’s preference to associate to EU R&D programmes, the Government and set aside funding for association at Spending Review 2021 and has continued negotiations with the EU, while ensuring the sector is supported by funding the Horizon Guarantee. If the EU does not formalise the UK’s association soon, we will ensure that the UK’s science superpower and innovation nation ambitions are supported by putting in place an ambitious alternative, funded from the budget we set aside for our association to these programmes.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
86490
Session
2022-23
Subjects
Horizon Europe
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk