NHBC RESPONSE TO PRIME MINISTER’S CABINET APPOINTMENTS

28 June 2007

NHBC, the expert and leading independent authority on new home construction in the UK, welcomed the Prime Minister’s appointment of Hazel Blears as Communities Secretary and Yvette Cooper’s promotion to the Cabinet table in her continuing role as Housing Minister.

NHBC’s Chief Executive, Imtiaz Farookhi, said: “Promoting the Housing Minister is a positive step and reflects the scale of the challenges faced by the industry on issues such as sustainability and delivery.

“We welcome the Government’s commitment to adopt an inclusive approach to the formation and delivery of housing policy. NHBC’s will use its unique position working closely with industry, Government and consumers to help meet the housing challenges ahead.”