Funding 2007-2013
As the current period of Structural Funds programmes comes to an end, the Commission and European Institutions, the Member States and the regions are preparing for funding programmes beyond 2006.
UK Strategic Framework for future EU Structural Funds in the UK
On 28 February 2006, Alun Michael (Minister of State for Industry and the Regions) made a written statement to Parliament launching the consultation exercise on a draft UK National Strategic Reference Framework for future Structural Funds Programmes.
The consultation attracted 320 responses. The Government's response to the consultation and the UK's National Strategic Reference Framework are available on the DTI website and on our own Publications page. The allocations for the UK's Competitiveness Programmes are set out in an Annex to the National Framework.
Further information can be accessed on the news release - Margaret Hodge announces the strategy for future EU Structural Funds spending in the UK
Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) information
The latest Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) information can be found at the DTI website:
The DTI website includes key information on:
- The December 2005 European Council of Member States Agreement on the Structural and Cohesion Funds budget
- The 2003 Consultation Exercise on the future of the funds
- The EU Commission’s reform proposals
Northern Ireland responses to the UK consultation 'A Modern Regional Policy for the UK'
You can access a summary analysis of the Northern Ireland responses to the UK consultation exercise.
European Commission information
The latest information can be found on the Commission website:
The Commission website includes key information on:
- The proposals for the 2007 - 2013 regulations
- The draft Guidelines on Cohesion (Community Strategic Guidelines 2007 - 2013)
