Horizon Europe 2023-05-02
2023-05-02
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Q1
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Discussions about the UK's potential association with the EU's Horizon Europe research programme are ongoing.
What recent discussions has the government had with Cabinet colleagues on association to the EU's Horizon Europe programme?
We are in discussions with the EU on the UK's involvement in EU research programmes. We hope that the discussions will be successful and we are determined to secure a fair deal for researchers, businesses and taxpayers.
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Specific meetings or developments were not detailed; only general optimism was provided without concrete updates.
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Owen Jackson, director of policy at Cancer Research UK, expressed concerns about the UK government's proposal to replace Horizon Europe with Pioneer.
Given that Owen Jackson, the director of policy at Cancer Research UK, has said that the Government's proposed replacement for EU science programme does not “match up” and warns of marginalisation if we do not rejoin Horizon Europe, will the Minister update the House on recent meetings between the UK Government and the European Commissioner responsible for Horizon Europe?
We have always been at the centre of scientific innovation. I will not give the House a running commentary, but we are confident that we will be able to secure a fair deal for researchers, businesses and taxpayers.
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Specific meetings or developments were not detailed; only general optimism was provided without concrete updates.
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The UK's significant contributions to Arctic and Antarctic science have been supported by Horizon Europe.
Will the Minister reassure me that our huge contribution to the High North will be replicated, and can he tell me when negotiations will finally end?
I can assure my hon. Friend that the High North will be at the centre of all our scientific work, acknowledging his important role in that region.
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No timeline or specific reassurance was given; only a general assurance without concrete details.
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Thousands of jobs in key technological and scientific research institutions are at risk due to the delay in reaching a decision regarding association with Horizon Europe.
With thousands of jobs in key technological and scientific research institutions now at risk, how long will these key institutions have to wait for an answer—days, months or yet more years?
I am not going to give a running commentary but we are negotiating in good faith and determined to secure a fair deal that recognises researchers.
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No specific timeline or details were given; only general optimism without concrete updates was provided.
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There is cross-party unity in the House regarding the reintegration of UK's universities into the Horizon Europe programme.
With cross-party unity and willingness from Brussels, when will the UK Government match this ambition to ensure that thousands of jobs and hundreds of millions of pounds are guaranteed for our universities?
We are willing, negotiating in good faith, and Scotland's scientific future will be part of that, reminding why Scotland is better within the Union.
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No specific timeline or concrete updates were provided; only general statements about willingness without addressing the ambition explicitly.
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