Aims of Group

The Group consists of Parliamentarians and a full spectrum of those concerned with engineering. It acts as a forum for the exchange of information and views amongst its members. It operates on an all-party basis within and outside Parliament in order to:

• Promote positively a clear understanding of the contribution of engineering to national prosperity in the context of the world economy.

• Highlight topical issues which are of concern to engineering industry and to the profession.

• Encourage a climate in which engineering can thrive.

• Emphasise the importance of high quality education and training to engineering and of engineers as business managers.

• Work with The Royal Academy of Engineering, the EEF (Engineering Employers' Federation), the Engineering & Technology Board, the Engineering & Marine Training Authority, the engineering institutions and other bodies in achieving these aims.