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Recommendation 24

24 Accepted Paragraph: 154

In response to this report, Government should set out how its strategies to develop green...

Recommendation
In response to this report, Government should set out how its strategies to develop green jobs will address the need for skills in timber use in construction.
Government Response Summary
The cross-government and industry timber in construction working group will design a policy roadmap, with education and skills within the timber in construction sector being a key element. The Government will work with industry to co-ordinate and increase sharing of best practice for skills in timber in construction.
Paragraph Reference: 154
Government Response Accepted
HM Government Accepted
The cross-government and industry timber in construction working group will design a policy roadmap, with education and skills within the timber in construction sector being a key element of this. The Government will work with industry to co-ordinate and increase sharing of best practice for skills in timber in construction. In addition, through the Green Jobs Delivery Group, the Government will continue to ensure the UK is building the workforce needed to deliver a green industrial revolution.