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Catalogue description War Cabinet and Cabinet: Scientific Advisory Committees: Minutes and Papers (SAC and ACE Series)
| Reference: | CAB 90 |
|---|---|
| Title: | War Cabinet and Cabinet: Scientific Advisory Committees: Minutes and Papers (SAC and ACE Series) |
| Description: |
This series consists of minutes and papers of the Scientific Advisory Committee and associated bodies including the Defence Services Panel. |
| Date: | 1940-1946 |
| Arrangement: |
Subject and chronological |
| Held by: | The National Archives, Kew |
| Former reference in its original department: | SAC and ACE file series |
| Legal status: | Public Record(s) |
| Language: | English |
| Creator: |
Cabinet, Scientific Advisory Committee, 1945-1947 War Cabinet, Engineering Advisory Committee, 1943-1943 War Cabinet, Scientific Advisory Committee, 1940-1945 |
| Physical description: | 9 volume(s) |
| Access conditions: | Subject to 30 year closure unless otherwise stated |
| Immediate source of acquisition: |
From 1969 Cabinet Office |
| Accruals: | No future accruals expected |
| Administrative / biographical background: |
The Scientific Advisory Committee was set-up in October 1940 under Lord Hankey (Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster), to advise the government on scientific matters generally and to bring new developments to its notice. It also had the duty of advising the departments on the selection of individuals for scientific appointments. It continued to serve throughout the war and from the beginning of 1943 was chaired by Sir Henry Dale (President of the Royal Society). Meetings were held on a variety of subjects, and attended by a number of persons from outside government service. |
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