RECENT PUBLICATIONS
SOCIAL VALUE: MOVING ON FROM THE GREEN BOOK
REPORT FROM THE INFRASTRUCTURE FORUM
HM Treasury’s Green Book needs updating to capture a better assessment of the social value of infrastructure projects
In terms of attempting to measure the economic benefits and social costs of projects, things have moved on since the Green Book was designed. We recommend that government establishes an expert working group to design a clearly written, up to date model to assist those putting forward proposals.
The report sets out six ways to improve the Green Book approach and shows how the Social Value Act could be amended to require public procurers to introduce the new approach.
IDEAS AND POLICY ADVICE
BEIS CONSULTATION ON THE RAB MODEL FOR NUCLEAR
RESPONSE FROM THE INFRASTRUCTURE FORUM
The Infrastructure Forum's RAB Working Group has submitted its response to the BEIS Consultation on the RAB Model for Nuclear.
The Working Group, comprised of experts in infrastructure finance with particular knowledge of the RAB model, UK regulatory framework and delivery of greenfield projects, considered questions posed by the consultation on the structuring of the model as well as broader Critical Success Factors necessary for setting up an investable nuclear RAB.
Particular focus was given to: the incentive mechanisms which facilitate the delivery of Value for Money for consumers, investors, the project developer and Government; ensuring a robust and credible Economic Regulatory Regime; the investability of the model; importance of a sustainable supply chain; and political support for a UK new nuclear programme.
UPCOMING POLICY DISCUSSIONS
VIDEO CONFERENCE WITH STEPHEN ELLISON CONSUL-GENERAL DESIGNATE FOR CHONQING
FRIDAY 15 MAY 2020
Stephen Ellison, formerly Minister Counsellor responsible for infrastructure at Britain's Embassy in Beijing and now Consul-General Designate for Chongqing, a senior official in the Department for International Trade, will lead this video conference.
The discussion will explore current Chinese thinking in official, construction and investment circle; lessons from current initiatives; and opportunities for future partnerships.
HARTWELL HOUSE INFRASTRUCTURE SUMMIT 2020
TUESDAY 29, WEDNESDAY 30 SEPTEMBER 2020
The 2020 Annual Infrastructure Policy Summit at Hartwell House will look forward to the next decade for Infrastructure with leading figures in the industry.
Issues to be discussed include: meeting the net zero target; regional devolution; the transport infrastructure revolution; the impact of data; connecting Britain; and project delivery. The event will take place from Tuesday 29 until Wednesday 30 September 2020
ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION WITH THE RT HON JESSE
NORMAN MP
DATE TO BE CONFIRMED
The Rt Hon Jesse Norman will join TIF for a special roundtable discussion, with a date to be confirmed.
This will provide an opportunity to examine current infrastructure developments and issues, to provide a forward outlook on infrastructure
investment and to exchange further perspectives among our network
VIDEO CONFERENCE WITH MATT WARMAN MP, MINISTER FOR DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE, DCMS
THURSDAY 21 MAY 2020
Matt Warman MP, the DCMS Minister for Digital Infrastructure, will join a special video conference to explore the current position and next steps in fibre broadband rollout.
Sir John Armitt, the Chair of the National Infrastructure Commission, has kindly agreed to chair our discussion and Mike McTighe, the Chairman of Openreach will lead it off.
