Civil Engineering Contractors Association criticises outgoing transport secretary for poor communication with the industry

The Civil Engineering Contractors Association (CECA) has issued a warning for the successor of Ruth Kelly, following her announcement that she would be stepping down from her position as transport secretary.

Director of CECA Rosemary Beales said she hoped she would have more dialogue with whoever succeeds her.

Ruth Kelly, outgoing transport secretary

鈥淕iven the importance to the economy of investment in and enhancement of the country鈥檚 transport infrastructure, it is essential that the Secretary of State engages with the industry in a meaningful way,鈥� Beales said. 鈥淩uth Kelly鈥檚 approach did not deliver the dialogue we had hoped for.鈥�

She added: 鈥淲e would encourage the incoming Secretary of State to understand the benefits that such communication can bring to all stakeholders, including government, and look forward to a positive and constructive relationship.鈥�

Kelly was appointed as transport secretary on 27 June 2007. She oversaw the government鈥檚 response to the Eddington Transport Study and the latter stages of the Crossrail Bill.

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