Following the publication of an open letter to the Government by the UK Green Building Council (UK-GBC) on behalf of the construction industry last week (27 June), Climate Minister Greg Barker has responded positively.
The UK-GBC's letter, which was co-signed by a cross section of chief executives from housing, energy, finance and construction companies, called for urgent action on the Green Deal.

Writing to UK-GBC chief executive Paul King, Greg Barker said he welcomed the views expressed in last week's letter, adding it was good to receive suggestions on long-term structural incentives and interest rates.

Mr Barker also acknowledged the call for cross-party consensus on the UK's retrofit challenge, saying the main parties will seek to work together on this issue where possible.

To view Mr Barker's response in full go to http://bit.ly/19WvlLy