Mr. Joseph Moore:

Obviously, the UK was part of the previous framework programme. It has been associated to the current framework programme since December. Our stakeholder base collaborates with member states across the Union. Our strongest collaboration would be with the larger countries, such as Spain, Germany and France. Our researchers have managed to develop collaborations with researchers in those countries, notwithstanding the fact that the UK has left the European Union. The UK remains a partner under the framework programme. In terms of the strength of the collaboration, the UK is No. 8 with Ireland. Researchers have diversified their partnerships across Europe, which is a good thing. They have not, however, neglected the UK collaborations.