The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has responded to the 2021 Autumn Budget.
RIBA President, Simon Allford, said:
“The Chancellor’s message today feels out of sync with the long-term challenges our country faces. Rather than investing in the transition to a low-carbon future, we see significant amounts of money directed towards freezing fuel duty and cutting air passenger duties.
Additional money for housing, education and infrastructure is all welcome, particularly the focus on investment in new transport provision outside of South East England. But we’re still missing a coherent plan to help us all address climate change and reduce the huge proportion of global carbon emissions generated by the built environment specifically. We're about to take global centre stage – I hope the Government can be persuaded to change gear.”
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Notes to editors:
- Media contact: Abigail.Chiswell-White@riba.org or +44 (0) 20 7307 3811.
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