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The National Archives
Kew, Richmond
TW9 4DU
Ministry of Fuel and Power
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Date: | 1942-1957 |
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History: | On 11 June 1942 an Order in Council transferred to a new Ministry of Fuel and Power all functions relating to the fuel and power industries; the coal mining and petroleum industries were previously controlled by the Mines Department and the Petroleum Department respectively. In January 1957, the Ministry was renamed the Ministry of Power and was authorised to supervise the extended use of atomic energy for industrial purposes; the Ministry also took over functions relating to iron and steel which had previously been with the Board of Trade. |
Functions, occupations and activities: | Government (central) |
References: | IC; NCA Rules |
Name authority reference: | GB/NNAF/C277542 |
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1896-1953: Coal Division, Early Correspondence and Papers
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The National Archives, Kew
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POWE 16
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1850-1998: Records created or inherited by the Ministry of Power, and of related bodies
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The National Archives, Kew
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POWE
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c1950: Photographs Extracted from POWE series
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The National Archives, Kew
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CN 17
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1940-1987: National Coal Board and predecessors: Memoranda of Agreements
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The National Archives, Kew
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COAL 42
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