The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has welcomed the appointment of Stuart Andrew MP as Housing Minister at the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC).
RIBA President, Simon Allford, said:
“We welcome Stuart Andrew into this key role and hope he can quickly get to grips with the very immediate and multifaceted housing crisis facing people up and down the country. But this is an extraordinary situation – he's the 11th Housing Minister in as many years.
With the Government highlighting the importance of improved housing in its levelling-up agenda, it must now work to secure consistent and effective leadership in this area.
I hope to meet with the new Minister soon, to discuss how we can share expertise and successfully progress the regeneration of our towns and cities. With the right skills and adequate funding, we can deliver the wealth of warm, safe and healthy homes that this Government has promised.”
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Notes to editors:
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