Topical question asked in the House of Commons, by Martyn Day (Scottish National Party). It was answered on Monday, 27 February 2017 on behalf of the Department for Communities and Local Government.
Topical Questions
- Question
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The Secretary of State will know the importance to Scotland of EU structural funds, in the form of £1.3 billion of investment that is vital for many of our local communities. The ability to administer those funds is a key component of city deals. Does he agree that the uncertainty about the future of those funds after leaving the EU will have a negative impact on the vital long-term planning that is needed, and that it risks damaging those deals?
- Answer
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No, I do not agree with that. We have been absolutely clear in our commitment to maintain EU structural funds up until 2020. That commitment could not have been clearer. I remind the hon. Gentleman that this is British taxpayers’ money anyway, at the end of the day.
Secondary information
- Type
- Oral question
- Reference
- 622 cc21-3
- Session
- 2016-17
- Oral question type
- 1st Supplementary
- Chamber / Committee
- House of Commons chamber
- Subjects
- EU grants and loans Local government Scotland Brexit
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