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National Engineering Laboratory (formerly Mechanical Engineering Research Laboratory,...
Catalogue reference: CAB 124/1737
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This record is about the National Engineering Laboratory (formerly Mechanical Engineering Research Laboratory,... dating from 1952 June-1963 Dec in the series Offices of the Minister of Reconstruction, Lord President of the Council and Minister.... It is held at The National Archives, Kew.
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- CAB 124/1737
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Date (When the record was created)
- 1952 June-1963 Dec
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Description (What the record is about)
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National Engineering Laboratory (formerly Mechanical Engineering Research Laboratory, East Kilbride)
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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)
- 19/1/01 Part B
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- Public Record(s)
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- Open Document, Open Description
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- Topics
- Manufacturing
- Research
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- https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/C382481/
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