National Infrastructure Commission

The National Infrastructure Commission was an executive agency responsible for providing expert advice to the UK Government on infrastructure challenges facing the UK, between 2015 and April 2025, when it was superseded by the National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority (NISTA).

Inaugurated in 2015, and established as an executive agency of HM Treasury in January 2017, one of the Commission's main tasks was to undertake a national infrastructure assessment during each Parliament. It also undertook studies in specific areas of infrastructure. The Commission made recommendations to the government, and monitored the government's progress on infrastructure.

The commission instigated a series of reports into the UK energy market, improving transport within the London area, improving connectivity across the North of England, seeking to make the UK a world leader in 5G deployment, using technology to improve infrastructure productivity, addressing England's water supply challenges, and adapting the UK freight networks to meet growing demands for fast deliveries, among others.