Written questions

British Council: Erasmus+ Programme

Commons · Question 20606 · Tabled 28 Aug 2026 · Department for Education · Official record

Answered 7 Sep 2026

Question

Asked by Mike Wood

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, how much funding is being provided to the British Council in (a) 2026-27 and (b) 2027-28 for it to act as the lead authority on Erasmus+.

Answer

Answered by Josh MacAlister, 7 Sep 2026

National Agencies receive a financial contribution from the European Commission towards the costs of managing the implementation of the Erasmus+ programme. National Authorities are responsible for ensuring that National Agencies have the resources they ne...