Round-up of David Cameron's government reshuffle

Following David Cameron’s ministerial shake up, these are the main movers that will have an impact on the house building industry.

Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government: Eric Pickles

Senior Minister of State (Faith and Communities) – Baroness Warsi

Housing Minister: Mark Prisk (taking over from Grant Shapps who is now Conservative Party chairman)

Planning Minister: Nick Boles (taking over from Greg Clark who has gone to the Treasury as finance secretary)

Communities Minister: Don Foster (replaces Andrew Stunell)

Parliamentary Under Secretary of State: Brandon Lewis (replaces Bob Neill)

Parliamentary Under Secretary of State: Baroness Hanham CBE

It is also worth noting the brief given to David Laws (Schools Minister) includes engagement with local authorities.