British Chemical Manufacturers

Abstract

REPORTING on its activities during the year ended May 31, 1936, the Association of British Chemical Manufacturers justly claims to have rendered substantial assistance to an industry which is one of our most important national assets. It is concerned with the organization of displays of British goods, such as that provided by the British Industries Fair, with legislation and the incidence of taxation, with commercial treaties with foreign countries, with the Ottawa agreements and means for stimulating trade within the Empire, with transport, safety precautions, and in fact with any problem relating to the industry other than questions involving wages, hours and conditions of work. There is, however, much still to be done, and the Association is anxious to realize that expansion of services which would be rendered possible by an increase in its membership to include every chemical manufacturer in Great Britain. In his speech at the annual general meeting held on October 8, the chairman referred to the successful outcome of many of the enterprises which the Association has undertaken in the interests of its members, including in his survey a reference to the measures which are being undertaken to protect our factories against air attacks in the unfortunate event of war. The Association has also participated in investigations concerning the detection of toxic gases in industry. It is announced that the first pamphlet of the series, that dealing with hydrogen sulphide, will shortly be published by the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research. Dr. E. F. Armstrong was re-elected president for the coming year.