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Written question asked by Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party) on Thursday, 17 March 2022, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 21 March 2022. It was answered by James Cleverly (Conservative) on Thursday, 24 March 2022 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

European Solidarity Corps

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether she has had discussions with (a) Cabinet colleagues, (b) devolved Administrations and (c) representatives of young people on the potential merits of the UK re-joining the European Solidarity Corps programme.

Answer

The Government carefully considered which EU programmes to participate in during negotiations with the EU in 2020. Under the Trade and Cooperation Agreement, the UK and the EU agreed the terms for our participation in Horizon Europe, Euratom Research and Training, and Copernicus.

The Government did not seek ongoing participation in the European Solidarity Corps. Under the terms of the Withdrawal Agreement, the UK remains eligible for European Solidarity Corps activities funded by the 2014-2020 budget. Opportunities for young people is a priority for the Government and DCMS continues to focus on delivery of the National Youth Guarantee. In addition, DfE will continue to offer the UK's international education mobility programme, the Turing Scheme, providing opportunities for students in the UK to study and work across the globe.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
142007
Session
2021-22
Subjects
Devolution Young people European solidarity corps
Link
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