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Recommendation 6
6
Acknowledged
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A lack of transparency in the selection process for the UKSPF could damage trust in...
Recommendation
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 summary AI-generated
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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Government Response
Acknowledged
HM Government · verbatim extract
Acknowledged
The Manifesto committed to replacing the EU Structural Funds and at a minimum match the size of those funds in each nation. The UK Shared Prosperity Fund will maximise the benefits of leaving the EU through better targeting, including at places in need, for example ex-industrial communities, coastal communities and rural and deprived towns. UK Government will publish further detail later this year and confirm its funding profile at the next Spending Review.
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