Catalogue description National Coal Board and British Coal Corporation: Mining Research and Development Establishment: Registered Files

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Reference: COAL 88
Title: National Coal Board and British Coal Corporation: Mining Research and Development Establishment: Registered Files
Description:

This series contains material such as correspondence, reports and minutes on all aspects of the Mining Research and Development Establishment (MRDE).

Date: 1965-1990
Arrangement:

This series is arranged by former reference under separate sub-headings.

Held by: The National Archives, Kew
Legal status: Public Record(s)
Language: English
Creator:

British Coal Corporation, Mining and Research Development Establishment, 1987-1990

National Coal Board, Mining and Research Development Establishment, 1968-1987

Physical description: 121 files, photographs and volumes
Access conditions: Subject to 30 year closure
Immediate source of acquisition:

From 1998 British Coal Corporation

Accruals: Series is accruing
Administrative / biographical background:

The main function of the Mining Research and Development Establishment (MRDE) was research into, and testing of, mining equipment and procedures. The MRDE was controlled by a director who ensured that the programmes of research and development supported the National Coal Board's long-term plans. In this context a member of the board had responsibility for the MRDE. Major development committees were also created to maintain links with area management.

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