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War Cabinet and Cabinet: Scientific Advisory Committees: Minutes and Papers (SAC...

Catalogue reference: CAB 90

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CAB 90

This series consists of minutes and papers of the Scientific Advisory Committee and associated bodies including the Defence Services Panel.

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Reference
CAB 90
Title
War Cabinet and Cabinet: Scientific Advisory Committees: Minutes and Papers (SAC and ACE Series)
Date
1940-1946
Description

This series consists of minutes and papers of the Scientific Advisory Committee and associated bodies including the Defence Services Panel.

Arrangement
Arrangement

Subject and chronological

Held by
The National Archives, Kew
Former department reference
SAC and ACE file series
Legal status
Public Record(s)
Language
English
Creator(s)
  • Cabinet, Scientific Advisory Committee, 1945-1947
  • War Cabinet, Engineering Advisory Committee, 1943-1943
  • War Cabinet, Scientific Advisory Committee, 1940-1945
Physical description
9 volume(s)
Access conditions
Subject to 30 year closure unless otherwise stated
Immediate source of acquisition

From 1969 Cabinet Office

Subjects
Topics
Research
Accruals
No future accruals expected
Administrative / biographical background

The Scientific Advisory Committee was set-up in October 1940 under Lord Hankey (Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster), to advise the government on scientific matters generally and to bring new developments to its notice. It also had the duty of advising the departments on the selection of individuals for scientific appointments. It continued to serve throughout the war and from the beginning of 1943 was chaired by Sir Henry Dale (President of the Royal Society). Meetings were held on a variety of subjects, and attended by a number of persons from outside government service.

Record URL
https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/C3897/

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