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British Computer Society (BCS) and Institute of Electrical Engineers (IEE).
Catalogue reference: CAB 202/244
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This record is about the British Computer Society (BCS) and Institute of Electrical Engineers (IEE). dating from 1997 Feb 1 - 1997 Feb 28 in the series Central Information Technology Unit: Government Direct Initiative Digital Records:.... It is held at The National Archives, Kew.
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Reference (The unique identifier to the record described, used to order and refer to it)
- CAB 202/244
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Date (When the record was created)
- 1997 Feb 1 - 1997 Feb 28
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Description (What the record is about)
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British Computer Society (BCS) and Institute of Electrical Engineers (IEE).
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Held by (Who holds the record)
- The National Archives, Kew
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Former department reference (Former identifier given by the originating creator)
- gp231
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Former reference (Former reference given to the record)
- CAB 172/7/231
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Legal status (A note as to whether the record being described is a Public Record or not)
- Public Record(s)
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Language (The language of the record)
- English
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Physical description (The amount and form of the record)
- 1 digital record(s)
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Access conditions (Information on conditions that restrict or affect access to the record)
- Open on Transfer
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Closure status (Whether the record is ‘open’ (available to the public) or ‘closed’ (not available due to a legal exemption))
- Open Document, Open Description
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Subjects (Categories and themes found in our collection (our subject list is under development, and some records may have no subjects or fewer than expected))
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- Topics
- Computing
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Record URL
- https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/C14204903/
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CAB 202
Central Information Technology Unit: Government Direct Initiative Digital Records:...
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