In response to the chancellor's announcement on spending cuts, David Hawkes, interim associate director of policy and external affairs, Institution of Civil Engineers, said:
“The Institution of Civil Engineers has long been calling for more certainty, clarity, and long-term strategic plans for infrastructure.
“The announcements made today by Chancellor Rachel Reeves that the government will undertake a multi-year spending review and commit to reviewing spending every two years, are welcome. Whatever the level of investment and priorities that the government decides on, infrastructure professionals, stakeholders, and the public need clarity and commitment to deliver.
“Now, it’s essential that the government make decisions about the infrastructure that should be invested in, in line with the priorities outlined by the National Infrastructure Commission in its second National Infrastructure Assessment.
“The government must quickly produce a National Infrastructure Strategy to lay out a vision and framework for delivering on its missions to kickstart economic growth and reach net-zero.”
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