British Standards Institution

IN a paper read on April 2 to the London Branch of the Association of Mining Electrical Engineers, the significance of the work being carried on by the British Standards Institution was discussed by Mr. Percy Good, deputy director of the Institution. He began by paying a tribute to the foresight of British engineers who laid the foundations of a movement, which has spread to all industries and into practically every country. In Great Britain it is established on a truly democratic basis of self-government. Each industry as a whole governs for that industry; but due regard is taken as to the effect of any proposed change on other industries. Insistence on agreement between the interests concerned before a standard is promulgated has as a rule resulted in wide acceptance.