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1 Sheffield , too , had such links ( even before reorganization ) formalized in an Industrial Development Advisory Committee , involving representatives of industry , trade unions , central government departments as well as the city council , and in the late 1970s Nottinghamshire set up an economic forum involving similar groups ( Johnson and Cochrane , 1981 , p. 171 ) .
2 Following discussions by a forum of some 70 senior executives from the industry , brought together by the Association , and which invited the HCIMA to set up an industry-led accreditation scheme .
3 She moved from a successful career in London to set up an events-arranging company in Liverpool back in 1989 .
4 Following a statement to Parliament and his Woolwich speech in March and April 1965 , Crosland set up an informal planning group under the Minister of State , Reg Prentice , ‘ to discuss the future pattern of advanced work in the further education system ’ and ‘ the related question of the best arrangements for the government of such colleges ’ .
5 Recognizing this , the NFFC set up an independent unit , Group 3 , to finance low-budget films .
6 Jock set up an old aircraft wing with a tin of petrol inside to simulate a fuel tank , which he propped up on some oil drums .
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