Meanings of given the shortage in English

Although cremations are traditional, this is not an option given the shortage of fuel and the lack of facilities.

He said given the shortage of skilled workers in the construction sector there would probably be more applications of the same nature in the future.

Given the shortage of test kits, governments are generally reluctant to do so.

Given the shortage of suitable housing, attention has turned to the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

Sir, - Given the shortage of workers in the labour force, I believe Mr McCreevy has not been radical enough with his current tax proposals.