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Written question asked by Baroness Randerson (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 13 November 2024, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 27 November 2024. It was answered by Lord Livermore (Labour) on Wednesday, 27 November 2024 on behalf of the Treasury.


National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority: Powers

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government whether the National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority will have powers to mandate best practice in infrastructure planning including the use of the Construction Playbook as proposed by the Institution of Civil Engineers.

Answer

The National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority (NISTA) will combine the functions of the National Infrastructure Commission and Infrastructure and Projects Authority. NISTA will bring oversight of strategy and delivery into one organisation, driving more effective delivery of infrastructure across the country.

As announced by the government in October, NISTA will be operational by Spring 2025. NISTA’s governance will be confirmed in due course.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL2512
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Construction Infrastructure Powers Planning Standards National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority
Link
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