Laurence Turner

Laurence Turner

Labour — Birmingham Northfield

Speaking in the House of Commons on 4 February 2026

Debate

Construction Industry Training Board: Funding

Contribution

I thank my hon. Friend for giving way, and I congratulate him on securing this important debate. I wish to draw the House’s attention to my chairship of the GMB parliamentary group and my membership of UNITE the Union, both of which organise workers in the construction sector. Quality of employment is extremely important. Historically, the two construction engineering training boards had union representation, but over the years that representation has been squeezed away. Does he agree that employee and employer representation is very important on these boards?

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