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Ministry of Fuel and Power, Electricity Division: Committee of Inquiry into the Electricity...

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POWE 24

Minutes, notes of evidence, working papers, miscellaneous booklets and the report of the Committee of Inquiry into the Electricity Supply Industry the Herbert Committee).

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POWE 24

Title
Ministry of Fuel and Power, Electricity Division: Committee of Inquiry into the Electricity Supply Industry (Herbert Committee)
Date

1954-1956

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Minutes, notes of evidence, working papers, miscellaneous booklets and the report of the Committee of Inquiry into the Electricity Supply Industry the Herbert Committee).

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The National Archives, Kew
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English

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16 volume(s)

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Electricity
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The Committee of Inquiry into the Electricity Supply Industry was formed in 1954 under the chairmanship of Sir Edwin Herbert to enquire into the relationship between the Central Authority and the Area Boards, the arrangements for recruitment and promotion, research, tariff policy, and the relationship between the Central Authority and manufacturers.

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