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Combination indexing is a method of ordering a set of terms or keywords on the syntagmatic axis rather than the paradigmatic axis. All terms applied to the document by the indexer are listed in all possible combinations to produce the index entries, and therefore the user should be able to search the index with no more knowledge of its structure beyond alphabetization. The disadvantage of combination indexing is the large number of entries produced. For n keywords, n! entries are produced. With a very few terms in each string this is not a serious problem, but when several terms are included in a string the number of entries soon reaches excessive proportions. Five terms would produce one hundred and twenty entries; seven terms, five thousand and forty entries.

The aim of the common transport policy of the EEC and the reasons for the slow progress to date are discussed. Harmonisation of regulation and competition policy are important issues in the cabotage debate and are examined. Cabotage is defined and the effect of the proposals on member states outlined. The results of structured interviews with hauliers, trade associations and trade unions give an overview of the likely impact on the main organisations involved in the industry.

The aim of the common transport policy of the EEC and the reasons for the slow progress to date are discussed. Harmonisation of regulation and competition policy are important issues in the cabotage debate and are examined. Cabotage is defined and the effect of the proposals on member states outlined. The results of structured interviews with hauliers, trade associations and trade unions give an overview of the likely impact on the main organisations involved in the industry.

New B.C.I. chairman Sir Peter Lane has been appointed chairman of Brent Chemicals International PLC. Sir Peter, who is esnior partner of Binder Hamlyn, has been a non‐executive director of Brent Chemicals International since 1976 and was previously chairman of Savilles Hydrological Corporation, now part of Reddish Savilles Ltd, one of the major operating companies in the B.C.I. Group.

This paper aims to address how one Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (DClinPsy) programme contributes to the shaping of attitudes of its trainee clinical psychologists (TCPs) towards cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT).

A total of 28 TCPs completed an online, mixed-methods questionnaire relating to their attitudes towards CBT, what factors had influenced their attitude and how competent they felt in applying CBT to clinical practice.

The majority of respondents reported a positive attitude towards CBT. There was a statistically significant positive change at an individual level in TCPs’ views of CBT between the point at which they applied for the DClinPsy and the present day. Thematic analysis of qualitative data identified influential factors on the development of TCP attitudes towards CBT. The vast majority of TCPs reported that they felt competent applying CBT in their clinical practice.

Overall, the DClinPsy has a positive effect on TCPs’ attitudes towards CBT. However, the influence of placements has a more mixed effect on attitudes. A small sample size reduced the reliability of these conclusions. Recommendations for further evaluation have been made.

This paper evaluates the effect of a DClinPsy programme on TCPs’ attitudes towards CBT. The value is that it establishes which components of the course have different effects on trainee attitudes.