Get Britain Building, Says PM
Following the sharp slump in the construction sector during the first quarter of 2011, David Cameron has acknowledged the importance of revitalising the building industry. For the first three months of 2011 the overall economy grew by just 0.5%, while construction output fell by 4.7% - meaning that the sector has technically returned to recession.
Speaking during Prime Minister's Questions, Cameron adopted a slogan by a campaign aimed at promoting the value of construction to the economy when expressing his concerns over the figures.
“What's happening in the construction industry is disappointing,” he said during Prime Minister's Questions. “We do need to get Britain building again and that's why we are introducing the new homes bonus." Get Britain Building (GBB) consists of a number of construction sector organisations, which together are lobbying for reform in order to promote growth within the industry and wider economy.
In response, GBB spokesman Mike Leonard said: “We are delighted that the Prime Minister has today announced that we need to 'Get Britain Building'. The Get Britain Building campaign launched in 2009 has prepared a Plan B, which sets out why investing in construction can create 2.5 million jobs and positive growth in GDP.”
“With 5 million people on the housing waiting list and building material manufacturing capacity and skills being eroded we call on Mr. Cameron to turn his fine words into positive action. Our industry is ready and willing to respond.”
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