MPs launch inquiry into housebuilding and housing crisis

8th July 2016

MPs have begun an inquiry into the UK's housebuilding industry, questioning why supply cannot keep up with demand and calling on the chief executives of major developers to give evidence on the industry's capacity to build after the recent publication of poor construction figures. The Communities and Local Government committee will also seek evidence from ministers, representatives of industry bodies, local authorities and housing associations. Committee chair Clive Betts MP said he will examine the decline of small and medium-sized developers and look closely at the skills shortages, planning delays and finance issues hampering the industry.

City AM (06/07/2016)