Stanley – Quality?

[Jonathan GarsideParticipant @jonathangarside40968]

Neil

I rarely post as my posting number will attest and I do not get involved in political discussions but before you close this post may I have a say. I used to work for a firm of industrial auctioneers nationally for over 50 years so have some knowledge, and I can assure you that the greatest number of large industrial concerns closing was in the 1960s and 1970s well before Mrs Thatcher became PM. And before you jump to any conclusions I am no Thatcher apologist. before any member on this forum posts regarding this period of British Industrial history it would be as well to do their homework and check on when major industries actually closed rather than blaming it all on one person. I was there and I saw the reduction of industry through a lack of investment and a lack of care by ALL political parties. .Just remember the folly of nationalisation of the steel and aircraft industry not to mention the creation of British Leyland. All well before Mrs Thatcher. In most cases it was a lack of investment in new technology and poor marketing. Who remembers the introduction of the latest super British Leyland motor Car the Allegro with the Quartic steering wheel need I say more.

Jonathan

[Neil WyattModerator @neilwyatt]

OK, its quite clear some folks cannot resits wading in on either side as soon as the decline in UK manufacturing is mentioned.

The quartic steering wheel seems a good place to bow out.

This thread is now closed.

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