CBI comments on new funding for schools building programme
2 May 2014 02:54 PM
The CBI commented on the
Department for Education’s announcement of a further £2bn for the
Priority School Building Programme (PSBP) from
2015.
Nicola Walker, CBI
Director for Business Environment, said:
“Businesses will welcome
this additional funding which is a critical investment for schools, and will
have a knock-on impact in generating growth in the construction
sector.
“Funding has been limited,
and the building programme has seen slow progress so far, so this renewed push
is encouraging.
“It is important that the
bidding process delivers value for money for the taxpayer, high-quality school
buildings and opportunities for a wide range of firms, including many smaller
companies, to win contracts.”