Chief Adviser Plan Welcomed By Union

Britain's biggest union, Unite, has welcomed the government's plans to appoint a chief adviser on construction.

The chief adviser will have responsibility for strategy and equipping Britain's construction industry with the necessary skills and knowledge to compete in the 21st century.

Unite assistant general secretary, Les Bayliss, said: "The construction industry is a foundation for growth.


"It creates thousands of jobs and is hugely important to the economy. A chief adviser is good news for the industry and is an appointment that we have been calling for.

"The announcement signals that the government is taking the coordination of the activities of the UK construction industry seriously and we look forward to a positive relationship with the person who successfully fills this position."

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