Following the unveiling of the new Scottish Cabinet, Scotland’s home building industry reaffirmed the key role it has to play in meeting the First Minister’s economic priorities.

Nicola Barclay, Chief Executive of trade body Homes for Scotland, (right) said:

“With our industry contributing billions to the economy each year and every home built supporting more than four jobs, home building is fundamental to ensuring Scotland’s future success.  As housing impacts almost all policy areas, we look forward to working with the First Minister and her new team to help overcome the numerous challenges that affect the delivery of much needed new homes, particularly in relation to planning and the keenly awaited findings of the independent review panel which we understand will be published over the coming weeks.”