Public Affairs
Why Public Affairs?
The aim of the Public Affairs team is to ensure that mechanical engineering remains paramount in the minds of policy makers. To achieve this we encourage those within the Government, Westminster and Whitehall to develop progressive measures to recognise the importance of solutions provided by mechanical engineering and mechanical engineers.
Aims of the Public Affairs programme
- Raise awareness of the importance of mechanical engineering
- Inform and influence public debate on current issues relevant to engineers
- Utilise the expert knowledge in the Institution
- Increase the Institution's public profile
- Improve the Institution's service to members
- Support members in their dealings with government and other political audiences, including responding to requests for information and advice
Who we speak to
- UK Government - Ministers, Special Advisors and Civil Servants
- UK Parliament - Members of the House of Commons and Lords with an interest in, or responsibility for, areas of policy relevant to the Institution's members, Committees
- Scottish Parliament & Government
- Welsh Assembly
- European Parliament
- Greater London Assembly
- Other interested third parties e.g. CBI and other industry bodies
Our activities
- Host policy briefings, bringing Parliamentarians and senior engineers together
- Produce responses to Departmental consultations and Select Committee inquiries
- Host Autumn Party Conference events
- Brief Parliamentarians on issues raised by the Institution’s Key Theme reports and policy statements
The Institution provides informed and impartial information and advice. It is independent of the Government and not affiliated to any political party, pressure group or other campaigning organisation.
For an overview of media coverage and political activity in 2011, see Voice of the Profession 2011.
Learn more about the Public Affairs programme
For more information about our Public Affairs programme and how you can get involved, please contact us.