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Written question asked by Chi Onwurah (Labour) on Monday, 21 November 2022, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 24 November 2022 (named day). A holding answer was provided on Thursday, 24 November 2022. A substantive answer was provided by George Freeman (Conservative) on Tuesday, 29 November 2022 on behalf of the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy.

Research: Finance

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, with reference to the Written Statement of 21 November 2022, HCWS 376 on Programmes: Announcement of £484 million immediate investment for the UK R&D and fusion sectors, which body will decide (a) eligibly for and (b) which organisations will receive that funding.

Answer

As announced on 21st November, £484 million in targeted investment will provide immediate funding to the UK R&D sector whilst UK association to European Research Programs continues to be blocked. The Government’s preference remains association to Horizon Europe and we continue to do everything we can to achieve this, but we cannot stand by and allow UK research to suffer.

The package aims to target support at universities and research organisations affected by the EU’s continued refusal to finalise the UK’s association to EU programmes. All aspects of the programme will be delivered by existing trusted and experienced UK delivery partners, such as UKRI who are experienced at delivering R&D funding at scale.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
92204
Session
2022-23
Related items
Subjects
Finance Research Nuclear fusion
Link
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