Source · Select Committees · Scottish Affairs Committee
Recommendation 102
102
Since the announcement that the UK will no longer participate in the EU Erasmus+ programme...
Conclusion
Since the announcement that the UK will no longer participate in the EU Erasmus+ programme following the end of the Transition Period, both the Scottish Government and Scottish academics have been lobbying for Scotland to remain in Erasmus+ independently from the UK. Minister Richard Lochhead informed us that the Scottish Government was exploring options with the EU for Scotland to continue to participate in the Erasmus scheme. The UK Government was opposed to Scotland having any formal involvement in the scheme, though Mariya Gabriel, the EU Commissioner for Education, and many MEPs, were keen on the idea.232
Government Response
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HM Government
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At Spending Review 2021, the UK Government confirmed funding for the Turing Scheme for the next three years, including maintaining total funding for mobilities and delivery of the scheme at £110 million for the 2022/23 Academic Year. We are committed to international educational mobility and have a clear aim to use the Turing Scheme as part of the long-term ambitions for a Global Britain. The impact of the first year of the Turing scheme will be evaluated so that we can continue to develop the scheme in subsequent years, to ensure it delivers on its objectives, supports students to make the most of their international experiences, and is aligned with government priorities. The Turing Scheme prioritises pupils, students and learners over staff and inward mobility funding to ensure that as many of our students as possible can benefit, including a focus on widening access for disadvantaged students. We will continue to closely engage with the Devolved Administrations going forward and ensure their views are taken into account in the future development of the Turing scheme. Regarding the Erasmus+ programme, President Von Der Leyen has previously confirmed that association by part of a country is not legally possible.