Polls

Have you noticed any 'Green Shoots' of improvement with your business?

Yes
No
Unsure

Does the government need a 'Chief Engineer' in the same mould as the current 'Chief Scientist'?

Yes
No
Maybe

Are you thinking of taking advantage of the £1.3 billion fund for small businesses?

Yes
No
Not sure

Are electric motors the future for personal transport?

Yes
No
Possibly

Is Part P approval being effectively managed by the authorities?

Yes
No
Not sure

Have you experienced comprimised Health & Safety as a result of budget or time constraints?

Yes
No
No, but I'm aware of it happening

Which renewable energy source needs most investment?

Wind (on land)
Wind (off shore)
Solar
Tidal

Have you ever bought a counterfeit electrical product believing it to be real?

Yes
No
No, but I know people who have

Has theft been an increasing problem for your business?

Yes
No

Has your business been effected by the 'credit crunch'?

Yes, I've noticed a downturn
Nope, no change
Business has never been better

Could microgeneration ever take off in the UK?

Yes

40%

Only with government support

60%

Is the electrical industry doing enough to improve energy efficiency in its products?

Yes

58%

42%

Are big businesses and the government doing enough to attract new talent into the electrical engineering industry?

Yes

11%

72%

Don't Know

17%