Scotland and the Shared Prosperity Fund

Scottish Affairs Committee Closed Inquiry
Opened: 15 Dec 2020 Closed: 18 Nov 2021 Parliament page
The Scottish Affairs Committee will examine what the Shared Prosperity Fund means for Scotland, including how the recent Spending Review affects the delivery of the Fund and the nation’s allocation. The Committee will also examine how Scotland’s priorities will be incorporated into the final plans for the fund. Read the … Read more
2 Recommendations
7 Conclusions
1 Report
1 Oral session
1 Letter
1 Event
Activity timeline 5 events
27 Oct
2021
Report published
9 Jul
2021
Report published
15 Apr
2021
Correspondence
4 Mar
2021
Oral evidence
4 Mar
2021
Formal meeting (oral evidence session) · Virtual meeting
Oral evidence sessions 1 session
4 Mar 2021
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Hilary Pearce · Scottish Government Ivan McKee MSP · Scottish Government Professor David Bell · University of Stirling Professor John Bachtler · University of Strathclyde
Title HC No. Published Items Response
Third Report - The UK Shared Prosperity Fund and Scotland HC 52 9 Jul 2021 9 Responded
Recommendations & Conclusions
9 results
1 Conclusion
Third Report - The UK Shared Prosp…
We welcome the UK Government’s original intentions to formally consult on the UK Shared Prosperity...
We welcome the UK Government’s original intentions to formally consult on the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF), and its early efforts to engage local authorities in Scotland. However, we are concerned that a formal consultation has not taken place, given … Read more
Government Response
UK Government has been engaging with key stakeholders on the design and priorities of the UK Shared Prosperity Fund since 2016, including holding a series of engagement events across the … Read more
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2 Recommendation
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The UKSPF could bring significant benefits to Scotland if it is designed and delivered effectively.
The UKSPF could bring significant benefits to Scotland if it is designed and delivered effectively. Collaboration between the UK and Scottish Governments and local authorities will be vital to ensuring that the UKSPF uses the expertise built up through decades … Read more
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3 Conclusion
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We welcome the UK Government’s commitment that all UK nations will receive at least the...
We welcome the UK Government’s commitment that all UK nations will receive at least the same amount of funds under UKSPF as under the EU Funds. It is, however, unclear how much funding will be available per year, even as … Read more
Government Response
The UK Shared Prosperity Fund profile will be set out at the next Spending Review, and we will publish further details later in 2021.
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4 Conclusion
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The UK Government must clarify how and when EU rural development funding, including the European...
The UK Government must clarify how and when EU rural development funding, including the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD) and European Maritime Fisheries Fund (EMFF), will be replaced. Otherwise, there is a risk that expertise and capacity built … Read more
Government Response
The Manifesto committed to replace EU Structural Funds through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. In doing so, the UK Shared prosperity Fund will take into account the specific needs of … Read more
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5 Conclusion
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It is unclear how the CRF will feed into the development of the UKSPF.
It is unclear how the CRF will feed into the development of the UKSPF. In March 2022, a year after it began, the UK Government should evaluate the Community Renewal Fund and publish its findings on how well the fund … Read more
Government Response
The UK Community Renewal Fund will help inform the design of the UK Shared Prosperity through funding of one year pilots, but the funds are distinct in regard to design, … Read more
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6 Conclusion
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A lack of transparency in the selection process for the UKSPF could damage trust in...
A lack of transparency in the selection process for the UKSPF could damage trust in the fund and those delivering it. The UK Government should ensure that its methodology and criteria for allocating UKSPF funds are clear and transparent.
Government Response
The Manifesto committed to replacing the EU Structural Funds and at a minimum match the size of those funds in each nation. The UK Shared Prosperity Fund will maximise the … Read more
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7 Conclusion
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We welcome UK Government support to help local authorities build their capacity to develop bids.
We welcome UK Government support to help local authorities build their capacity to develop bids. In its response to this Report, the UK Government should clarify 14 The UK Shared Prosperity Fund and Scotland how much funding has been given … Read more
Government Response
We want to support places to develop their capabilities to maximise the benefits of local investment. Every local authority in Scotland will receive £125,000 to support them developing bids for … Read more
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8 Conclusion
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The UK Government should prioritise academic research funding when allocating resources under the UKSPF.
The UK Government should prioritise academic research funding when allocating resources under the UKSPF. The UK Government should collaborate with the Scottish Government, to ensure that regions where structural funding for universities has brought significant regional benefits, are not disproportionally … Read more
Government Response
The Government recognises the role EU Structural Funds plays in supporting vital jobs and growth opportunities across the UK. Leaving the European Union provides us with a fresh opportunity to … Read more
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9 Recommendation
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We recommend that the UK Government evaluates the progress of the UKSPF after one year...
We recommend that the UK Government evaluates the progress of the UKSPF after one year of operation and publishes a report, to ensure that funding is delivering the levelling up agenda by being allocated to the areas and sectors of … Read more
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Correspondence 1 letter
15 Apr 2021 To committee Letter from Ivan McKee MSP, Minister for Trade, Innovation and Public Finance, Scottish Government, on Scotland and the Shared Prosperity Fund, 24 March 2021
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