Although the past year cannot be classed as an outstanding one, nevertheless, there are some items which are worthy of noting and recording. The number of Fellows elected was the largest ever elected in one year, and the total number of members increased steadily if not spectacularly. It is of much concern to the Council that the number of Graduates and Students diminishes, and in the oncoming year efforts will be made to counteract this tendency.

A Joint Policy Committee has been formed with the Institution of Mechanical Engineers and Institution of Production Engineers to investigate all possibilities of cooperation in establishing joint policies and activities and even administration. At present, the Committee is investigating areas of such co-operation.