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AT the first meeting of the National Coal Board held on December 21, Major the Right Hon. Gwilym Lloyd George, Minister of Fuel and Power, presided. He pointed out that the establishment of the Board completes the final stage in the Government's plan for the war-time reorganization of the industry in Great Britain. The Board would advise the Minister, in whose hands control of the industry is vested, and he appealed to members of the Board to approach the problems with which they would deal from a national point of view, and on the basis of national service. Sub-committees were appointed for dealing with the following matters : (1) The general planning of production, including the allocation of district and regional targets. The best means of securing the highest efficiency of the coal-mining industry and any improvements in machinery or methods of operation whereby output may be increased. (2) The provision of supplies, equipment and materials for the conduct of mining operations. (3) Matters relating to the maintenance of man-power and labour productivity, including the enrolment of new entrants and the instruction, training and advancement of boys and youths. (4) All matters affecting the welfare of mine-workers, including housing, transport and feeding facilities ; and questions of health and safety and, in particular, such occupational diseases as silicosis and nystagmus, with the view of providing all possible preventive measures, clinical treatment and rehabilitation.
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National Coal Board. Nature 151, 19 (1943). https://doi.org/10.1038/151019b0
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1038/151019b0