The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) Director General, Nick Baveystock, said: “It is clear that the Liberal Democrats see the vital connection between supporting infrastructure and growing a high skill, low carbon economy, and there has been evidence of this since 2010. They also grasp the gravity of the UK’s energy situation - with some welcome ambitious decarbonisation targets - and the need to build our resilience.
“However, we would like to see plans for a longer term, overarching vision for UK infrastructure, and a mechanism that stands the vision above political meddling - this is something that must be tackled regardless of the outcome on 7 May. The delay and indecision on how to resolve the UK’s aviation hub capacity demonstrates why this is so important. We urge swift and bold action on the Davies Commission recommendations - paving the way for delivery and avoiding yet more uncertainty.”
The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) is a leading source of professional expertise in transport, water supply and treatment, flood management, waste and energy. Established in 1818, it has over 86,000 members, 24% of whom are based overseas. ICE’s vision is to place civil engineering at the heart of society, delivering sustainable development through knowledge, skills and professional expertise. ICE has long worked with the government of the day to help it to achieve its objectives, and has worked with industry to ensure that construction and civil engineering remain major contributors to the UK economy. www.ice.org.uk
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