Business hails start of the Infrastructure Planning Commission
30/09/09 | 15:49
The Infrastructure Planning Commission (IPC) will begin some of its functions tomorrow (October 1). Chaired by Sir Michael Pitt, the IPC will make decisions on development consent for infrastructure proposals that are of national significance. Commenting, David Frost, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said:
“We are pleased to see the Infrastructure Planning Commission finally getting underway. The IPC will play a key role in speeding up the UK’s cumbersome planning process for important national projects, such as high-speed rail and the push for more green energy.
“It is important that the IPC remains free from political interference and starts taking the crucial decisions that will drive our economic recovery. The renewal of the UK’s infrastructure base must continue – even in the face of the toughest public spending climate in decades.”
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Notes to Editors:
Planning forms a key part of the BCC’s infrastructure campaign between now and the general election. Working with local Chambers of Commerce, we will be campaigning for the political parties to commit to invest in our vital business infrastructure. Over the coming months the BCC will be publishing information that will highlight where limited investment can be utilised most cost effectively, while highlighting a greater role for private finance.
The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) is the National Voice of Local Business.
The BCC sits at the heart of a powerful nationwide network of Accredited Chambers of Commerce serving business across the UK, which employ over five million people.