Future participation in Erasmus+

Early day motion 1308, tabled 30 December 2020 by Carol Monaghan (Scottish National Party). Signed by 56 members.

That this House expresses deep regret regarding the UK Government’s decision to withdraw from the Erasmus+ scheme; recognises the importance of Erasmus+ to the many thousands of students and young people who have benefited from the opportunity to live, study and work abroad; notes that EU membership is not a requirement of participation in Erasmus+; welcomes the decision of the Irish Government to fund Erasmus+ grants for Northern Irish students; notes that the UK Government’s Turing scheme will not replicate many aspects of the Erasmus+ scheme such as youth work, adult education, sport, culture and vocational training; and urges the Government to reverse its decision on participation in Erasmus+.

Signatures by party: Scottish National Party 46, Plaid Cymru 3, Labour 2, Alliance 1, Green 1, Independent 1, Labour/Co-operative 1, Social Democratic and Labour Party 1.