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26/05/2010

New Construction Minister Meets Construction IGT

The Prime Minister, David Cameron, has announced that the new minister with responsibility for the construction industry is Chartered Surveyor Mark Prisk.

The Minister has already met the Steering Group of the Low Carbon Construction Review Innovation and Growth Team (IGT), an industry-led body set up to review the construction industry. The aim of the body is to ensure the sector is 'fit for purpose' for delivering a low carbon future.

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Mr Prisk said: "My portfolio offers me a fantastic opportunity to support an industry that provides a significant amount of the nation's GDP.

"The Low Carbon Construction IGT will play a key part in the Prime Minister’s pledge to make this ‘the greenest government ever’ and I look forward to seeing it’s conclusions on tackling the challenges of a low carbon agenda."

Chief Construction Adviser, Paul Morrell, said: "I welcome the Minister's wholehearted support for the Low Carbon Construction IGT and look forward to working with him on the many challenges and opportunities that the industry faces. It can only help that he has shadowed the role for some time, and already has a good understanding of the construction industry."

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