Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Philippa Whitford and John McNally

Monday 2nd March 2020 Commons Chamber

[Dr Philippa Whitford (Central Ayrshire) (SNP)]

7. What plans he has to ensure UK access to EU educational and research programmes after the transition period; and if he will make a statement.

[John Mc Nally (Falkirk) (SNP)]

12. What plans he has to ensure UK access to EU educational and research programmes after the transition period; and if he will make a statement.

[The Minister for Universities (Michelle Donelan)]

I stress that the UK remains open to participation in elements of Erasmus+ on a time-limited basis, provided that the terms are in the UK’s interests. The UK will consider a relationship in line with non-EU member state participation in certain EU programmes, including Horizon Europe.

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Philippa Whitford and John McNally

Monday 29th April 2019 Commons Chamber

[Dr Philippa Whitford (Central Ayrshire) (SNP)]

6. What assessment he has made of the potential effect on tertiary education of the UK leaving the EU without an agreement.

[John Mc Nally (Falkirk) (SNP)]

8. What assessment he has made of the potential effect on tertiary education of the UK leaving the EU without an agreement.

[The Minister for Universities, Science, Research and Innovation (Chris Skidmore)]

The Government remain focused on securing a deal that will ensure an orderly exit from the EU. We are considering all aspects of how exiting the EU might affect education, including the delivery of the Government guarantee, attracting international students and staff, and access to student finance.

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Philippa Whitford and John McNally

Wednesday 24th January 2018 Commons Chamber

[Dr Philippa Whitford (Central Ayrshire) (SNP)]

2. What recent discussions he has had with (a) Cabinet colleagues and (b) the Scottish Government on devolving powers to Scotland after the UK leaves the EU.

[John Mc Nally (Falkirk) (SNP)]

5. What recent discussions he has had with (a) Cabinet colleagues and (b) the Scottish Government on devolving powers to Scotland after the UK leaves the EU.