The Institution of Civil Engineers

The Institution of Civil Engineers is a professional association founded in 1818 based in central London representing civil engineers. The majority of its members are British engineers, but it also has members in other countries around the world. In 2003, its total membership stood at around 80,000.

Pro-Nuclear Lobbying

A January 6, 2005 Letter to the Editor of The Times signed amongst others by Tom Foulkes, the Director-General of the ICE, urges the Government "not to delay decisions that might prevent nuclear power remaining an integral part of the UK’s future energy mix since we do not believe there are any technical or safety reasons why it should not do so...Besides reducing CO2 emissions, a new generation of nuclear power stations could enhance security of energy supply."[1]

According to The Times, earlier in 2002, "[r]eports from the Royal Academy of Engineers and the Institution of Civil Engineers have told ministers that they will have to approve new nuclear power stations to guarantee future supplies." (The Times, August 30, 2002)

Home of Nuclear Lobby Groups

The British Nuclear Energy Society (BNES) gives it address at "The Institution of Civil Engineers, One Great George Street, London SW1P 3AA, United Kingdom", whereas Supporters of Nuclear Energy, SONE gives its address C/O BNES at 7 Great George Street. ^[2]

Key Personnel

President:	Gordon Masterton
Director-General:	Tom Foulkes

Related Links

Letter to the Editor, "Energy crisis solved on home turf", The Times, January 6, 2005