The U--value of a wall with 100mm of EPS EWI but a clear cavity is about 0.21, with a cavity filled with silver EPS beads is about 0.16. So not an insignificant improvement, particularly if you can get it at a subsidised rate. The EWI will handle the rain /wind and a clear cavity unnecessary. There is also the possibility that the cavity is ventilated and you would lose some of the insulating effect of the EWI