The engineering manifesto

E&T readers have responded to our ´If you were Prime Minister´ challenge with ideas ranging from large-scale infrastructure developments to more abstract policy measures to capitalise on the contribution engineering can make to the nation´s fortunes. The challenge was linked to the publication by the IET and other technology organisations of ´Engineering the Future of the UK´, a five-point plan described as a manifesto for engineering. This document calls on government to prioritise investment in skills, make the UK a leader in low-carbon technology, capitalise on the research base and harness the power of public spending, at the same time making greater use of expert advice in policymaking. We invited you to come up with one major initiative that would encompass all these objectives.