Approach to the European Union (Future Relationship) Act 2020 General Implementation PEACE PLUS programme
The EU’s PEACE PLUS programme builds upon previous PEACE and INTERREG programmes and continues their focus on contributing to a more prosperous and stable society in Northern Ireland and the border region of Ireland.
	In January 2019, the UK Government committed to support the PEACE PLUS programme until at least 2027. This commitment does not, however, form part of any "future relationship agreement" (as defined in section 37(1)).
	It is therefore not covered by the general financial authority provided in section 35. A separate financial authority is accordingly required, and provided by this section, to allow the UK government to fulfil this financial commitment.
	This provision does not affect the powers or ability of the Northern Ireland Executive to pay its contribution, nor the role of the Special EU Programmes Body in delivering the programme.