UCATT welcomes the launch of Kickstart scheme

Construction union in U.K. UCATT has welcomed the recent launch of government’s Kickstart scheme to lend money to developers in order to restart mothballed housing projects. It is estimated that the scheme should generate 20,000 jobs. Alan Ritchie, General Secretary of UCATT, pointed out that : “this investment will help to restart some strategic housing developments and restore confidence to the industry. More importantly it will help to get skilled construction workers back to work and playing an active part in the economy.” Mr Ritchie, added: “the money being invested in social housing is particularly welcome. Inadequate housing blights the lives of thousands of families and is a key indicator of a person’s future career opportunities. I am pleased that the Government are finally grasping the importance of increasing the number of social and council houses being built.” Over a third of the £925 million available will be spent on restarting stalled affordable housing projects.