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Written question asked by Lord Taylor of Warwick (Non-affiliated) on Monday, 6 July 2020, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 20 July 2020. It was answered by Lord Callanan (Conservative) on Monday, 20 July 2020 on behalf of the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy.

Architecture: Ethnic Groups

Question

To ask Her Majesty's Government what steps they are taking, if any, to support BAME–led architecture practices and BAME built environment professionals in their plans for the economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Answer

We are continuing to work across Government and with a wide array of stakeholders including the Royal Institute of British Architects, to ensure that diverse voices are heard in the policy making process, particularly in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.

We are supporting the construction sector by helping it drive increased investment in skills development, adopt a more strategic and co-ordinated approach to recruitment, and equip workers with the skills they need for the future.

Additionally, the Professional and Business Services Council’s Skills and Inclusion Working Group is engaged on access to skills to support business growth in the industry, as well as considering how to increase social mobility within the sector. The group have convened a sub-group to consider immediate emerging skills issues that have arisen as a result of COVID-19.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL6530
Session
2019-21
Subjects
Architecture Ethnic groups Coronavirus
Link
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