The Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) has bid farewell to outgoing Housing Minister Grant Shapps and welcomed the newly appointed Mark Prisk.

Grainia Long, chief executive at CIH, said: "We are delighted to welcome Mark Prisk to housing. You have joined the industry at a time which could not be more important – housing as we have seen already this week is a fundamental driver of economic growth and we hope you will ensure that housing is upfront and central to government and economic policy.

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"We face a housing crisis that needs urgent action and the role of the Housing Minister is crucial in addressing it. I extend my personal congratulations Minister and invite you to meet with CIH and our members soon."

(CD/GK)