People Before Profit leader explains People Before Profit's state-building company policy

The video discusses the importance of state-built companies in addressing the housing crisis by providing affordable housing. It highlights the potential cost savings by eliminating profit-driven motives and suggests that state companies can reduce housing costs significantly. Additionally, it emphasizes the need to attract young people to construction trades by offering better pay and job security, which could be achieved through state construction companies.

Why is there a need for a state-built company in housing?

• To reduce government spending

• To ensure affordable housing is provided

• To increase profits for developers

• To support property speculators

What is one way a state company could reduce housing costs?

• By raising finance costs

• By hiring more developers

• By eliminating profit margins

• By increasing land speculation

How much could the cost of delivering a home be reduced by a state company?

• By about 50,000

• By about 100,000

• By about 150,000 to 200,000

• By about 250,000

What is a major challenge in attracting workers to state housing projects?

• Poor pay and job security

• High competition from private companies

• Limited training opportunities

• Lack of construction materials

What could attract skilled workers back to the country for state housing projects?

• Longer working hours

• More construction sites

• Decent pay and job security

• Higher taxes