The Association for Consultancy and Engineering (ACE) notes the Secretary of State for Transport’s announcement on the future of major local and regional transport schemes.
ACE understands that this is a difficult climate for public sector investment, and agrees that any spending decisions should be made only after careful consideration.
ACE has made the case for investment in transport as part of its Budget submissions, which were published today.
The Comprehensive Spending Review will take place in October 2010. This will provide more clarity on the likely shape of public sector spending.
However, we would be concerned if schemes already committed were to be abandoned unnecessarily ahead of the spending review. The impact of cancelling such programmes could potentially be damaging to consultancy and engineering businesses.
ACE will continue to make the case for responsible investment in transport infrastructure where this is affordable, supports economic growth, helps to meet environmental objectives and widens social opportunity.
Written by Michael Hall, Policy and Sector Manager, ACELast 5 posts by Michael Hall
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