Asked by: Earl Russell (Liberal Democrat - Excepted Hereditary)
Question to the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology:
To ask His Majesty's Government what is the cause of the delay in agreeing a deal for the UK’s return to the EU’s Horizon science research programme; and when a resolution is expected.
Answered by Viscount Camrose - Shadow Minister (Science, Innovation and Technology)
On 7th September, the Prime Minister announced that the UK would associate to Horizon Europe. The Government has negotiated a bespoke deal in the UK’s national interest and UK scientists can participate confidently in Horizon Europe, the world’s largest programme of research cooperation.