Robert Jenrick speaks at daily press conference on Covid-19 from Downing Street

The video discusses the importance of flexible working hours on construction sites to support safe house building, emphasizing the need for local consent and varied start and finish times to facilitate social distancing and reduce pressure on public transport. It highlights the responsible actions of the construction industry during the pandemic, with companies like Taylor Wimpey offering discounts to NHS staff. The video also stresses the need for the planning system to adopt digital technology for remote operations, aiming for virtual hearings to become standard. Finally, it underscores the housing market's critical role in economic recovery, drawing on historical precedents.

What measures are being taken to support safe house building during the pandemic?

How are working hours being adjusted for construction sites?

What role do local councils play in the approval of working hour extensions?

What is the significance of varied start and finish times for construction sites?

How is digital technology being utilized in the planning system during the pandemic?