UK Subsidy Control Guide Quiz

UK Subsidy Control Regime

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Yes

3 / 11 x

When did the UK Subsidy Control Regime come into place?

31st January 2020

1st January 2021

31st December 2022

4th January 2023

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Which of the following are not a subsidy?

A direct transfer of funds

A contingent transfer of funds

The forgoing of revenue that is otherwise due

The provision of goods or services

The purchase of goods or services for the benefit of the enterprise

All of these are subsidies

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How many enterprises need to receive and gain an economic advantage from financial assistance before it is a subsidy?

One or more

Two or more

More than five

More than 10

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The value of a subsidy is known as the:

Gross Grant Equivalent

Gross Cash Equivalent

Grant Cash Equivalent

Cash Equivalent Value

7 / 11 x

Which of the following is not a legitimate way to calculate the value of the benefit?

Value of the grant given

Difference between the support given and obtaining the same on the open market

Cost of providing support to a recipient

The value of tax or interest saved

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Which of the following is not a prohibited subsidy?

Unlimited debt guarantee

Subsidy requiring a specific increase in exports

Subsidy requiring at least 50% of staff from the UK

Reduced rent costs

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How much is the threshold for Minimal Financial Assistance?

£200,000

200,000€

£315,000

315,000€

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To whom can you appeal a subsidy decision?

Competition Appeal Tribunal

Subsidy Advice Unit

UK Courts

Department for Business and Trade

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What will an appeal to the Competition Appeal Tribunal consider?

A review of the reasons for granting a subsidy under a specific scheme

The appropriateness of the eligibility criteria for a subsidy scheme

The merits of a decision made under a subsidy scheme

The lawfulness of of a subsidy scheme

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