Shortage of Electricians in the UK

[jasonavfc]

"It is no secret that there is a huge demand for skilled and qualified tradesmen. Estimates suggest that there is a shortfall of 37,000 qualified electricians in the UK. This shortage means that qualified electricians are in great demand and can command high rates of pay."

Is the any truth in this?

 

[assured elec]

no , not at the mo , loads of big sites laying off sparks

 

[jasonavfc]

I've spoke to sparkys round here and they say that they can't keep up with the demand

 

[WarrenG]

Plenty of sparks to much red tape to do the job!