Prospective Parliamentary Candidates reception

Last night a reception took place for prospective parliamentary candidates (PPCs) to meet with and learn about the engineering and construction community.

The event was hosted by the Institution of Civil Engineers, the Association for Consultancy and Engineering, Civil Engineering Contractors Association and the Construction Products Association.
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Peter Hansford, ICE Senior Vice-President, spoke for the organisations and took the opportunity to remind PPCs of the vital role that engineers play nationally and within every constituency, supplying the vital infrastructure to keep transport, water, waste and energy networks working. .
Lord Chidgey, former Liberal Democrat front bench spokesperson and ICE Fellow, welcomed those candidates hopeful of becoming part of the new Parliamentary intake when the next General Election takes place later this year. Speaking to those present he thanked them and reminded them of the importance of the UK construction sector, which represents around 10% of GDP or £110 billion a year.

The reception marks part of an ongoing programme of engagement by the host organisations seeking to maintain and increase knowledge and understanding of the sector to current and future key decision-makers.
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Those candidates who become elected were also invited to join the All Party Parliamentary Group on Infrastructure when it is reformed in the new Parliament.