Category Archives: Economics

A strange subject to write about for someone who sometimes struggles to add up. However this is economics as it applies to the social and cultural fabric of our lives together.

Robert deserves a proper answer

Posted on February 20, 2018 by ianchisnall

This year has been designated in the UK as ‘2018 – The Year of Engineering’. Yesterday I had the privilege of visiting the University of Kent at Canterbury to speak to a group of 3rd year Electronic Engineering Students to … Continue reading →

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The Government must change its approach

Posted on February 14, 2018 by ianchisnall

Over a month ago three Tory MPs asked the same question of the new Minister of Equalities, Amber Rudd. It always seems strange when the wording of three questions from three individuals is identical, almost as if the three colluded … Continue reading →

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Is this your best excuse for saying nothing?

Posted on February 13, 2018 by ianchisnall

This tweet from one of my MEPs explains why he does not believe society needs to be trusted with information that even MPs and Lords are forced to see under supervision and after surrendering their mobile phones. The reports that … Continue reading →

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At the STEM of the problem

Posted on February 7, 2018 by ianchisnall

A week last Friday (26th January) a Tory MP asked his Government a question regarding STEM issues, the question came from Andrew Percy who is the MP for Brigg and Goole. His question was “To ask the Secretary of State for Education, … Continue reading →

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Shortfall in teacher numbers hits 30,000

Posted on February 6, 2018 by ianchisnall

Anyone involved in education or industry will not have been shocked by this report in Sundays Observer, the headline is above. It is not simply a matter of numbers, but it is also a reflection of the types of teachers … Continue reading →

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Will a miss-sold Brexit end in a barrage of phone calls?

Posted on February 4, 2018 by ianchisnall

The miss-selling of PPI first emerged publicly at a national level in 2005, yet 13 years later many of us continue to get phone calls almost on a weekly basis from companies that claim to be able to help us … Continue reading →

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Value for money needs to be understood

Posted on February 3, 2018 by ianchisnall

This weeks New Statesman magazine includes a piece called “The Problem with Outsourcing” which focuses on the collapse of Carillion and also the possible issues with Capita, Serco, Interserve and Kier, four other companies that specialise in outsourcing. It is … Continue reading →

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Will this Phoenix achieve a good outcome?

Posted on February 1, 2018 by ianchisnall

According to this press release  published last week, the Government has chosen to create a new facilities management company to enable the Ministry of Justice to continue to operate despite the failure of Carillion. The new company will allow around 1,000 … Continue reading →

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Lets have a bit of honesty Anne

Posted on January 31, 2018 by ianchisnall

When Gordon Marsden, MP for Blackpool South and Shadow Minister for Education asked the current Government Minister for Education who is responsible for apprenticeships a question on Monday, the response was less than open and honest. His question was: “How … Continue reading →

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How can we turn Davos upside down?

Posted on January 27, 2018 by ianchisnall

The idea of the leaders of major nations across the earth coming together to meet and discuss matters of common concern seems to be a vital way of changing the International environment. It is clear that such a change is … Continue reading →

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