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Written question asked by Ben Obese-Jecty (Conservative) on Friday, 21 February 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 25 February 2025. It was answered by Feryal Clark (Labour) on Monday, 3 March 2025 on behalf of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology.

Research: EU Grants and Loans

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, with reference to the policy paper entitled UK position on EU's Research and Innovation Framework Programme, published on 26 September 2024, what discussions he has had with the Science and Technology Facilities Council on the UK’s approach to the European Union’s Research and Innovation Framework Programme 10 since that paper was published.

Answer

In advance of the publication of the UK’s Position Paper on the European Union’s 10th Research and Innovation Framework Programme (FP10), the Government undertook extensive engagement with a range of stakeholders across Government including UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) and its constituent councils, as well as with relevant representatives of business and university sectors. This engagement was used to inform the paper.

Since then, the Department has remained in regular contact with a wide range of stakeholders on our approach to EU Research and Innovation Programmes, including through regular stakeholder meetings and public-facing engagements such as the Horizon Europe roadshows in Belfast and Cardiff. Such engagement will continue as further detail on FP10 emerges from the EU.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
32350
Session
2024-26
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Innovation EU grants and loans Research Science and Technology Facilities Council
Link
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