| Act of Parliament | |
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| Long title | An Act to establish public ownership and control of the coal-mining industry and certain allied activities; and for purposes connected therewith. |
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| Citation | 9 & 10 Geo. 6. c. 59 |
| Introduced by | Minister of Fuel and Power, Manny Shinwell (Commons) |
| Territorial extent |
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| Dates | |
| Royal assent | 12 July 1946 |
| Commencement | 1 January 1947 |
| Other legislation | |
| Repeals/revokes | Coal Mines Act 1930 |
Status: Amended | |
| Text of statute as originally enacted | |
| Text of the Coal Industry Nationalisation Act 1946 as in force today (including any amendments) within the United Kingdom, from legislation.gov.uk. | |
The Coal Industry Nationalisation Act 1946 (9 & 10 Geo. 6. c. 59)[1] was an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom which nationalised, or brought into state control, the coal industry in the United Kingdom. It established the National Coal Board as the managing authority for coal mining and coal processing activities. It also initially provided for the establishment of consumers' councils. The Coal Industry Nationalisation Act 1946 was the first of a number of Acts promulgated by the post-war Labour government to nationalise elements of the UK's industrial infrastructure; other Acts include the Electricity Act 1947; the Transport Act 1947 (railways and long-distance road haulage); the Gas Act 1948; and the Iron and Steel Act 1949.[2]
- ^ "Coal Industry Nationalisation Act 1946". legislation.gov.uk. Retrieved 23 November 2017.
- ^ Kelf-Cohen, Reuben (1973). British Nationalisation 1945–1973. London: Macmillan. pp. 19–20. ISBN 0333136543.