HC Deb 29 November 1982 vol 33 cc20-1W
19. Mr. Ward

asked the Secretary of State for Industry if he will make a statement on the progress made to date on the formation of the Engineering Council.

Mr. Butcher

The council recently issued a policy statement which I am arranging to place in the Library of the House. I understand that chartered engineers on the existing register of engineers will shortly be voting on the transfer of that register to the Engineering Council. I hope that the profession will feel it right to give the transfer the necessary two-third majority.

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