Catalogue description National Coal Board and British Coal Corporation: Central Planning Unit: Registered Files

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Reference: COAL 96
Title: National Coal Board and British Coal Corporation: Central Planning Unit: Registered Files
Description:

This series contains reports, correspondence and minutes on planning for various activities throughout the National Coal Board 's organisation produced by the Central Planning Unit.

Date: 1970-1993
Arrangement:

Chronological

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

British Coal Corporation, Central Planning Unit, 1987-1997

National Coal Board, Central Planning Unit, 1972-1987

Physical description: 107 files and volumes
Access conditions: Subject to 30 year closure
Immediate source of acquisition:

In 1998 British Coal Corporation

Accruals: No future accruals expected
Administrative / biographical background:

The Central Planning Unit was formed in October 1972, undertaking functions previously the responsibility of the Secretary's Department and reporting directly to a board member. Whilst detailed planning was undertaken by the various National Coal Board Departments, the Central Planning Unit ensured that these activities were co-ordinated and that main issues of policy were brought before the board. In addition, it advised the board on developments in the energy market and the economy at large which had a bearing on the industry's future.

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