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Written question asked by Lord Mann (Labour) on Monday, 9 September 2024, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 23 September 2024. It was answered by Baroness Taylor of Stevenage (Labour) on Thursday, 19 September 2024 on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.


Construction: Skilled Workers

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the impact of construction skills shortages on the current rates of house building and infrastructure development.

Answer

To meet the Government’s commitment to deliver 1.5 million homes over this Parliament, alongside net zero and housing quality objectives, we will need to expand and upskill the construction workforce. We are working with the construction industry to ensure we have the workforce necessary to meet our housebuilding ambitions through the delivery of sufficient high-quality training opportunities which will build a diverse workforce that is fit for the future.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL893
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Construction Housing Infrastructure Skilled workers
Link
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