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THE, thirteenth annual report of the British Electrical and Allied Industries Research Association for the year ended September 1933 gives an interesting resume of the many problems on which it is engaged. In a foreword, Mr. C. C. Paterson, the chairman of the Council, says that the electrical industry has been built up by research, and by research only can it continue to prosper. This research must be made on a scale commensurate with its growth. Some of the researches described have a longer outlook than others, but none of the researches can be abandoned or even delayed without definite loss to the industry as a whole. Much of the work done is in co-operation with other organisations. It is a pity that a number of large authorised electrical undertakings have not yet seen their way to become full subscribing members. The subscription assessment agreed to, at a recent conference, was £10 per £25,000 of revenue. It is certainly not onerous. Research has often the effect of appreciably, and sometimes largely, reducing capital and working costs and hence non-subscribers are benefiting from work, the cost of which has been borne by others. The High Commissioners in London for the Dominions and Colonies have shown an active interest in the work of the Association, particularly the Indian Government. Applications t for membership have been received from several local State Governments and Public Works Departments. We are glad to hear that the Association is taking an active part in locating the causes of radio interference. The solution of these urgent problems has involved sacrifices by the staff. They have been able to mobilise a squadron for field work and a mobile laboratory at short notice and are obtaining useful information.
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Research and the Electrical Industry. Nature 133, 244 (1934). https://doi.org/10.1038/133244c0
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