Member

In general, the 2023 review concluded that, with reform and greater collaboration between the ITBs, the current model of ITBs with a statutory levy system is still the correct approach to take at this point. With the CITB’s informal consultation with industry prescribed organisations demonstrating support for the levy order proposals, this order allows that approach to continue. Without the levy, there would be a threat to the quality and quantity of training provision within the industry, particularly for our small and micro firms, which make up such a large part of this vital sector. As our construction industry rises to meet the challenge of building 1.5 million new homes and retrofitting up to 5 million houses under the warm homes plan, the support that the CITB brings will be as vital as ever. But we will work with the CITB, in the light of the Mark Farmer recommendations, to make sure that that is also as effective as it possibly can be. On that basis, I commend the order to the Committee.