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Scotland and the Shared Prosperity Fund

Status: Closed Opened: 15 Dec 2020 Closed: 18 Nov 2021 9 recommendations 1 report

The Scottish Affairs Committee will examine what the Shared Prosperity Fund means for Scotland, including how the recent Spending Review affects the delivery of the Fund and the nation’s allocation. The Committee will also examine how Scotland’s priorities will be incorporated into the final plans for the fund. Read the call for evidence for more … Show more

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Reports

1 report
Title HC No. Published Items Response
Third Report - The UK Shared Prosperity Fund and Scotland HC 52 9 Jul 2021 9 Responded

Recommendations & Conclusions

1 item
6 Recommendation Third Report - The UK Shared Prosperity… Acknowledged

A lack of transparency in the selection process for the UKSPF could damage trust in...

A lack of transparency in the selection process for the UKSPF could damage trust in the fund and those delivering it. The UK Government should ensure that its methodology and criteria for allocating UKSPF funds are clear and transparent.

Government response AI summary
The government states it will publish further detail on the UK Shared Prosperity Fund later this year and confirm its funding profile at the next Spending Review, indicating that information will be provided but not explicitly committing to clear and transparent allocation methodology and criteria.
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Oral evidence sessions

1 session
Date Witnesses
4 Mar 2021 Hilary Pearce · Scottish Government, Ivan McKee MSP · Scottish Government, Professor David Bell · University of Stirling, Professor John Bachtler · University of Strathclyde View ↗

Who gave evidence

4 witnesses
WitnessOrganisationSessions
Hilary Pearce · Deputy Director, European Structural Funds and Su… Scottish Government 1
Ivan McKee MSP · Minister for Business, Trade, Tourism and Enterpr… Scottish Government 1
Professor David Bell · Professor University of Stirling 1
Professor John Bachtler · Professor of European Policy Studies and Director… University of Strathclyde 1

Correspondence

1 letter
DateDirectionTitle
15 Apr 2021 To cttee Letter from Ivan McKee MSP, Minister for Trade, Innovation and Public Finance, …