It is well-known that engineering is one of the main prowth industries and one vital to both exports and modernising Britain. One would have thought that this Government would have adopted policies which would expand the industry. The reverse is true: a survey published by the N.I.E.S.R. last week revealed that for every 50 people employed in engineering in 1966, there were only 49 in 1967, Output dropped 4% and hours of work fell, but product— ivity rose 24, The latter is, of course, a justification for increased wages,
The WeekThe Week Vol. 9, No. 5, c. 31 January 1968
Getting Engineering Going
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