Public Affairs
A voice for the profession within its areas of expertise. Providing professional advice to Parliament, Government, the European Union and other agencies.
In this section:
Key topics
The IET addresses policy issues within the following key topic areas:
Current submissions
The IET represents the views of its members on a wide range of professional and technological issues. Around 30 submissions are made each year to Government, Parliamentary committees and other agencies.
BIS Consultation on Proposals for a Next Generation Fund
This consultation is awaiting approvalPriorities for investment in the railways
This consultation is awaiting approvalNew Inquiry into The Major Road Network
This consultation is awaiting approval
In the spotlight
- Engineering the future of the UK
All three of the major UK political parties recognise that science, engineering and innovation are critical to the UK’s economic future. But what actions should be taken? To drive the debate during the UK’s forthcoming general election, the engineering profession’s coalition Engineering the Future has issued a joint manifesto. This outlines five key policy priorities and makes recommendations as to how each one can be achieved.
PDF (2063 k) Updated March 2010
