In response to the 2024 Autumn Budget, the Institution of Civil Engineers interim associate director of policy, David Hawkes, said:
“The Chancellor’s approach to infrastructure investment as spending that delivers economic, social, and environmental value for the country, versus just being a cost, is welcome. It’s something the ICE has repeatedly called for.
“Other positive measures include modelling the Budget’s impact for 10 years instead of five. Long-term thinking is key to the country achieving its goals. It's also good to see the government highlight the need for private investment and that it will support regional leaders to drive growth in their areas.
“Now the question is, will the investment announced today be enough for the UK to meet its economic, social, and environmental objectives?
“In its forthcoming 10-year infrastructure strategy, the government must present a vision for infrastructure investment, including how projects will be prioritised. Ahead of that, it must also clarify how the new National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority (NISTA) will improve delivery.”
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