Engineering Profession

Part of Oral Answers to Questions — Trade and Industry – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 1 November 1989.

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Photo of Douglas Hogg Douglas Hogg Minister of State (Department of Trade and Industry) 12:00, 1 November 1989

Yes, I do. My hon. Friend has raised a serious and important issue, not least because engineers are tending to move out of that profession into other occupations. Having read the 1989 survey by the Engineering Council, I am glad to say that I see considerable grounds for optimism, partly in terms of increased remuneration for engineers, partly because of satisfaction with the profession and because of the increasing number of chief executives who are qualified engineers.