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Recommendation
4th Report: Wales and the Shared Prosp…
Accepted in Part
The UK Government must urgently work with the devolved governments of Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland to agree priorities for the Shared Prosperity Fund and to co-create the details regarding how the Fund will work. It must provide evidence of progress being made in October ahead of finalising arrangements during …
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The UK Government must urgently work with the devolved governments of Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland to agree priorities for the Shared Prosperity Fund and to co-create the details regarding how the Fund will work. It must provide evidence of progress being made in October ahead of finalising arrangements during November. At that point, the plans the UK Government has co-created with the devolved administrations must give full details of what the Fund will look like, how it will be funded and how it will be administered. The UK Government must guarantee that there will be no cliff edge ending to funding arrangements after the transition phase ends in January 2021, particularly as ESI funds have been used to assist the Welsh Government in responding to the economic challenges of coronavirus. It is important that this work can continue beyond January and throughout the pandemic. (Paragraph 17) EU Structural Funding in Wales
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Government response AI summary
The government commits to working with devolved administrations and local communities on the UKSPF and states that EU structural fund investment will be higher in 2021-22, with additional funding provided for 2021-22; however, it does not explicitly guarantee no cliff edge specifically regarding COVID-19 response …
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Wales Office
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Recommendation
4th Report: Wales and the Shared Prosp…
Accepted in Part
The UK Government has repeatedly committed to ensuring Wales does not lose out as a result of the switch from European Structural Funds to the Shared Prosperity Fund and the evidence overwhelmingly states that Wales should not end up worse off, particularly in light of COVID-19. A needs-based formula is …
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The UK Government has repeatedly committed to ensuring Wales does not lose out as a result of the switch from European Structural Funds to the Shared Prosperity Fund and the evidence overwhelmingly states that Wales should not end up worse off, particularly in light of COVID-19. A needs-based formula is required over a multi-year financial framework to allow a fair allocation and effective planning and delivery.
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Government response AI summary
The government accepts the recommendation in part, committing to matching current EU receipts, ensuring the UKSPF operates over multiple years, and targeting places most in need; however, the specific needs-based formula and detailed funding profile will be set out at the next Spending Review.
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Wales Office
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Recommendation
4th Report: Wales and the Shared Prosp…
Accepted in Part
Given the publication of the UK Government’s Internal Market Bill, it is all the more urgent that clarity and detail is provided about the Shared Prosperity Fund. However designed, the expertise gained in administering structural funds should not be lost, and Ministers must embrace a partnership approach that draws upon …
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Given the publication of the UK Government’s Internal Market Bill, it is all the more urgent that clarity and detail is provided about the Shared Prosperity Fund. However designed, the expertise gained in administering structural funds should not be lost, and Ministers must embrace a partnership approach that draws upon the expertise and resources of the devolved administrations, local government and the third sector.
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Government response AI summary
The government commits to embracing a partnership approach by working and engaging with devolved administrations, local communities, and other organisations to ensure the UKSPF supports citizens, and states further details regarding preparatory funding will be published.
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Wales Office