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Rejected
We ask the Government to state clearly whether it is prepared to agree to make...
Recommendation
We ask the Government to state clearly whether it is prepared to agree to make a financial contribution to the economic development of lower- income EU countries that does not require payments into the general EU budget (for example in a manner similar to the EU-Switzerland financial mechanism), and, if so, what limits, conditions and safeguards it will seek to ensure value for money for the UK taxpayer. Any financial contribution of this kind ought to be subject to proper parliamentary scrutiny. (Recommendation, Paragraph 130) 95 Developing the UK-EU Strategic Partnership further
Government Response Summary
The government explicitly states it will not make a financial contribution to the EU budget, but notes any potential financial contributions in future agreements would be contingent on clear benefits and subject to robust parliamentary scrutiny.
Government Response
Rejected
Government Response
Rejected
HM Government
Rejected
The Government is clear that we will not make a financial contribution to the EU budget. Any potential financial contributions, should they be considered as part of future agreements, would be contingent on clear benefits to the UK and would be subject to robust parliamentary scrutiny, ensuring value for money for the UK taxpayer. The Government remains committed to negotiating in the national interest and delivering on its manifesto commitments.
Source
Committee
Foreign Affairs Committee
Addressee Bodies
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Timeline
Recommendation age
0.4 yrs
Report published
04 Mar 2026