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Recommendation
Third Report - The UK Shared Prosperity…
Accepted
We welcome the UK Government’s original intentions to formally consult on the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF), and its early efforts to engage local authorities in Scotland. However, we are concerned that a formal consultation has not taken place, given that the UKSPF is due to commence next year. The …
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We welcome the UK Government’s original intentions to formally consult on the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF), and its early efforts to engage local authorities in Scotland. However, we are concerned that a formal consultation has not taken place, given that the UKSPF is due to commence next year. The uncertainty is hindering planning efforts and poses risks to a smooth transition from EU funds to the UKSPF. The UK Government must launch a formal, public consultation on its proposals for the UKSPF by autumn 2021.
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Government response AI summary
The government states it has been engaging widely with stakeholders on the UK Shared Prosperity Fund since 2016 through various events and roundtables, implicitly indicating these efforts address the need for consultation without committing to a new formal public consultation by autumn 2021.
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Scotland Office
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Recommendation
Third Report - The UK Shared Prosperity…
Accepted
The UKSPF could bring significant benefits to Scotland if it is designed and delivered effectively. Collaboration between the UK and Scottish Governments and local authorities will be vital to ensuring that the UKSPF uses the expertise built up through decades of delivering EU funds and benefits the people of Scotland. …
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The UKSPF could bring significant benefits to Scotland if it is designed and delivered effectively. Collaboration between the UK and Scottish Governments and local authorities will be vital to ensuring that the UKSPF uses the expertise built up through decades of delivering EU funds and benefits the people of Scotland. We urge the UK and Scottish Governments to work constructively together in the design and delivery of the UKSPF.
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Government response AI summary
The government accepts the need for collaboration, detailing various ongoing and planned engagement mechanisms with the Scottish Government, including their place in governance structures, regular official engagement, ministerial meetings, and the establishment of an Interministerial Group.
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Scotland Office