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Kew, Richmond
TW9 4DU
Department of Scientific and Industrial Research
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| Date: | 1916-1965 |
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| History: | Created in December 1916 to administer grants to postgraduate students undertaking scientific research. The department was abolished by the Science and Technology Act 1965, which dispersed its functions over a number of government departments and other bodies. Those primarily concerned were the new Ministry of Technology, which became responsible for the application of scientific knowledge to industry and for the majority of the department's research establishments; the Department of Education and Science, which took over responsibility for overseas scientific liaison and the general advancement of scientific knowledge; and the new Science Research Council, which was now to deal with grants for university research and awards for postgraduate students. |
| Functions, occupations and activities: | Government (central) |
| References: | IC; NCA Rules |
| Name authority reference: | GB/NNAF/C277996 |
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