King's College London
Liddell Hart Centre for Military Archives

Nuclear History Database

Records held at the Public Record Office Kew

Department of Energy records:

EG1 Atomic Energy papers, 1948-1959

206 files/volumes

The UK Atomic Energy Project was set up under Air Ministry in 1940. In 1941 the administration of the Project passed to the Lord President of the Council and the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research before, in 1946, becoming the responsibility of the Ministry of Supply. In 1954 research and development and policy responsibilities were split between the UK Atomic Energy Authority and a succession of different offices and departments respectively.

In 1973 the Department of Energy inherited the files on atomic energy matters from its predecessor bodies.

The class contains papers on various aspects of atomic policy including export control, bills, international relations, and minutes and papers of the Atomic Energy Board (1952-1954).


EG1/1 1953-1954

Setting up of Atomic Energy Authority: debates in House of Lords and House of Commons.

EG1/2 1954

UK Atomic Energy Authority: relations with Ministry of Supply.

EG1/3 1954

Atomic Energy Authority Bill: instructions to Parliamentary Counsel.

EG1/4 1953-1954

Atomic Energy Authority Bill; drafts and prints of Bill.

EG1/5 1953-1954

Atomic Energy Authority Bill; general correspondence.

EG1/6 1954

Atomic Energy Authority Bill Clause 9: application to Northern Ireland.

EG1/7 1954

Atomic Energy Authority Bill: power of Authority to borrow by issue of stock.

EG1/8 1953

Atomic Energy Authority Bill first schedule: borrowing power.

EG1/9 1953-1954

Atomic Energy Authority Bill second schedule: Transfer of Functions Order.

EG1/10 1953-1954

Atomic Energy Authority Bill third schedule: security provisions.

EG1/11 1954

Atomic Energy Authority Bill; notes for ministers and Legislation Committee papers.

EG1/12 1954

Atomic Energy Authority Bill; briefs for ministers.

EG1/13 1954

Atomic Energy Authority Bill; explanatory and financial memorandum, draft.

EG1/14 1954

Atomic Energy Authority Bill financial resolution: committee stage.

EG1/15 1954

Atomic Energy Authority Bill; draft notes on clauses - provisional.

EG1/16 1954

Atomic Energy Authority Bill; draft notes on clauses - revised.

EG1/17 1954

Atomic Energy Authority Bill; notes on clauses - Bill as introduced in House of Lords.

EG1/18 1954

Atomic Energy Authority Bill; appendix to notes on clauses.

EG1/19 1954

Atomic Energy Authority Bill; notes on amendments to clauses, House of Commons.

EG1/20 1954

Atomic Energy Authority Bill; notes on amendments to clauses, House of Commons; correspondence.

EG1/21 1954

Atomic Energy Authority Bill; notes on amendments to clauses, House of Lords.

EG1/22 1954

Atomic Energy Authority Bill; notes on amendments to clauses, House of Lords correspondence.

EG1/23 1954

Atomic Energy Authority Bill: undertakings to be considered at report stage, House of Commons.

EG1/24 1954

Atomic Energy Authority Bill: publicity.

EG1/25 1954

Atomic Energy Authority Bill: Parliamentary Committee on Atomic Energy.

EG1/26 1952

Atomic Energy Authority Bill, Atomic Energy Board; minutes and papers. Retained.

EG1/27 1953

Atomic Energy Authority Bill, Atomic Energy Board; minutes and papers. Retained.

EG1/28 1952-1953

Atomic Energy Authority Bill, Atomic Energy Board; minutes and papers. Retained.

EG1/29 1948-1949

Atomic Energy Authority Bill, export control: atomic energy equipment.

EG1/30 1949-1953

Atomic Energy Authority Bill, export control: atomic energy equipment.

EG1/31 1949-1956

Atomic Energy Authority Bill, export of atomic equipment: mass spectrometers.

EG1/32 1953-1954

International relations: The Eisenhower Plan (for atomic energy and disarmament).

EG1/33 1954

International relations: The Eisenhower Plan (for atomic energy and disarmament).

EG1/34 1951-1953

International relations: Lord Cherwell's visit to Australia and USA, Oct 1953. Retained.

EG1/35 1953

International relations: Lord Cherwell's visit to Australia and USA, Oct 1953. Retained.

EG1/36 1953

International relations, Bermuda Talks: meeting between US President, Prime Minister, Admiral Strauss and Lord Cherwell. Retained.

EG1/37 1953

International relations: application of atomic energy and its products. Retained.

EG1/38 1951-1953

International relations: procurement of uranium; policy.

EG1/39 1951-1953

International relations: co-operation with USA. Retained.

EG1/40 1952-1954

International relations: co-operation with USA.

EG1/41 1952-1953

International relations: co-operation with Australia. Retained.

EG1/42 1952-1954

International relations: co-operation with Portugal.

EG1/43 1953

International relations: future external policy on uranium. Retained.

EG1/44 1951-1952

International relations: Atomic Energy Organisation.

EG1/45 1952

International relations: Atomic Energy Organisation; legislation.

EG1/46 1952-1953

International relations: Atomic Energy Organisation; minutes of meetings of ministers, and related papers. Retained.

EG1/47 1952

International relations: Committee on Atomic Energy Organisation (Waverley Committee), formation; correspondence and papers.

EG1/48 1953

International relations: Committee on Atomic Energy Organisation (Waverley Committee); minutes.

EG1/49 1953

International relations: Committee on Atomic Energy Organisation (Waverley Committee); supporting papers. Retained.

EG1/50 1953

International relations: Committee on Atomic Energy Organisation (Waverley Committee); matters arising.

EG1/51 1953

International relations: White Paper on atomic energy. Retained.

EG1/52 1953

International relations: White Paper on atomic energy; parliamentary debates on transfer of functions. Retained.

EG1/53 1953-1953

International relations: military research and production; TOTEM test. Retained.

EG1/54 1954-1955

International relations: UK Atomic Energy Authority; statutory direction concerning production of electricity.

EG1/55 1954-1955

International relations: UK Atomic Energy Authority; acquisition of land at Dounreay.

EG1/56 1954-1955

International relations: UK Atomic Energy Authority; details of Authority's superannuation scheme.

EG1/57 1950-1955

International relations: Public Accounts Committee briefs; appropriation accounts 1953-1954.

EG1/58 1954-1955

International relations: relations with government departments; consent to discharge of radioactive waste.

EG1/59 1954-1955

Industrial applications of atomic energy: report of Working Party on Production of Power from Nuclear Power; correspondence.

EG1/60 1955

Industrial applications of atomic energy: nuclear power programme.

EG1/61 1955

Industrial applications of atomic energy: Organisation for European Economic Development.

EG1/62 1955

Industrial applications of atomic energy: Organisation for European Economic Development.

EG1/63 1955

Industrial applications of atomic energy: Organisation for European Economic Development.

EG1/64 1954-1956

Industrial applications of atomic energy: export of nuclear equipment and materials.

EG1/65 1955

Industrial applications of atomic energy: European co-operation (Messina Group).

EG1/66 1955-1956

Industrial applications of atomic energy: European co-operation (Messina Group).

EG1/67 1954-1955

International relations: The Eisenhower Plan

EG1/68 1955

International relations. Retained.

EG1/69 1955

International relations, The Eisenhower Plan: International Atomic Energy Agency.

EG1/70 1955

International relations, The Eisenhower Plan: safeguarding of fissile material.

EG1/71 1953-1955

International relations, procurement of uranium: general.

EG1/72 1955

International relations. Retained.

EG1/73 1954-1955

International relations: co-operation with Australia.

EG1/74 1954-1955

International relations: co-operation with Portugal.

EG1/75 1952-1955

International relations: co-operation with Belgium; International Governmental Agreement.

EG1/76 1954-1956

International relations: Atomic Energy Authority staff; conditions of service.

EG1/77 1953-1954

International relations: Atomic Energy Authority Bill clause 2; principal powers and duties of the Authority.

EG1/78 1954

International relations: Atomic Energy Authority Bill clause 5; powers as to purchase of land and carrying out works.

EG1/79 1954

International relations: Atomic Energy Authority Bill clause 6 (3); rights of entry.

EG1/80 1953-1956

International relations: export control; atomic energy equipment.

EG1/81 1956

Industrial applications of atomic energy: Organisation for European Economic Co-operation (OEEC).

EG1/82 1956

Industrial applications of atomic energy: Organisation for European Economic Co-operation (OEEC).

EG1/83 1956

Industrial applications of atomic energy: Organisation for European Economic Co-operation (OEEC).

EG1/84 1956

Industrial applications of atomic energy: Special Committee for Nuclear Working Party No.1 on Joint Undertakings.

EG1/85 1956

Industrial applications of atomic energy: Special Committee for Nuclear Working Party No.2 on Security Control.

EG1/86 1956

Industrial applications of atomic energy: European co-operation (Messina Group).

EG1/87 1955-1956

International relations, The Eisenhower Plan: International Atomic Energy Agency.

EG1/88 1956

International relations, The Eisenhower Plan: International Atomic Energy Agency.

EG1/89 1956

International relations, The Eisenhower Plan: International Atomic Energy Agency.

EG1/90 1954-1956

International relations: co-operation with USA.

EG1/91 1954-1956

International relations. Retained.

EG1/92 1953-1956

International relations: co-operation with Japan

EG1/93 1956

International relations: UK/Japan bilateral agreement.

EG1/94 1953-1956

International relations. Retained.

EG1/95 1955-1956

International relations. Retained.

EG1/96 1957-1958

International relations, UK Atomic Energy Authority: accident at Windscale factory.

EG1/97 1953-1957

International relations, UK Atomic Energy Authority: relations with Central Electricity Authority.

EG1/98 1955-1957

International relations, UK Atomic Energy Authority: second Harwell (Winfrith Heath).

EG1/99 1957

International relations, UK Atomic Energy Authority: second Harwell (Winfrith Heath).

EG1/100 1956-1957

Industrial applications of atomic energy. Retained.

EG1/101 1956-1957

Industrial applications of atomic energy: working group on power reactors.

EG1/102 1956-1957

Industrial applications of atomic energy: working groups on experimental reactors.

EG1/103 1956-1957

Industrial applications of atomic energy: chemical separation plant.

EG1/104 1956-1957

Industrial applications of atomic energy: Steering Committee for Nuclear Energy.

EG1/105 1957

Industrial applications of atomic energy: Steering Committee for Nuclear Energy.

EG1/106 1956-1957

Industrial applications of atomic energy: European co-operation (Messina Group) (Euratom).

EG1/107 1957

Industrial applications of atomic energy: European co-operation (Messina Group) (Euratom).

EG1/108 1954-1957

Industrial applications of atomic energy: export control; interpretation and modification of the Atomic Energy List.

EG1/109 1954-1957

Industrial applications of atomic energy: appointment of member of the board of the Atomic Energy Authority; salaries, pensions and general policy.

EG1/110 1956-1957

International Atomic Energy Agency: The Eisenhower Plan. Retained.

EG1/111 1957

International Atomic Energy Agency: The Eisenhower Plan. Retained.

EG1/112 1957

International Atomic Energy Agency: The Eisenhower Plan. Retained.

EG1/113 1957

International Atomic Energy Agency: The Eisenhower Plan. Retained.

EG1/114 1957

International Atomic Energy Agency: The Eisenhower Plan. Retained.

EG1/115 1955-1957

International Atomic Energy Agency: The Eisenhower Plan; safeguarding of fissile material.

EG1/116 1956-1957

International Atomic Energy Agency: The Eisenhower Plan. Retained.

EG1/117 1957

International Atomic Energy Agency: The Eisenhower Plan; briefs for the Bermuda Conference in March.

EG1/118 1953-1957

Co-operation with other countries: Holland.

EG1/119 1952-1957

Co-operation with other countries: Central African Federation.

EG1/120 1953-1957

Co-operation with other countries. Retained.

EG1/121 1953-1957

Co-operation with other countries: France.

EG1/122 1956-1957

Co-operation with other countries: Australia.

EG1/123 1955-1957

Co-operation with other countries: Portugal.

EG1/124 1952-1957

Co-operation with other countries: Belgium.

EG1/125 1956-1957

Co-operation with other countries. Retained.

EG1/126 1952-1957

Co-operation with other countries: South Africa.

EG1/127 1957

Co-operation with other countries: UK/Japan bilateral agreement.

EG1/128 1954-1957

Co-operation with other countries: legislation to control radioactive minerals in the colonies.

EG1/129 1954-1957

International relations: co-operation with other countries.

EG1/130 1953-1957

International relations: atomic energy in Russia.

EG1/131 1955-1957

International relations: training facilities for Colombo Plan countries.

EG1/132 1956-1957

International relations: European diffusion points and consequent US offer of fissile material.

EG1/133 1957

International relations: atomic energy in the Commonwealth.

EG1/134 1955-1957

International relations: Operation GRAPPLE; financial responsibility.

EG1/135 1955-1957

International relations: correspondence between Treasury, Atomic Energy Authority and Ministry of Technology; approval on general matters. Retained.

EG1/136 1955-1957

International relations, Atomic Weapons Executive (Antex); correspondence.

EG1/137 1954-1958

United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority: patents authorisations. Retained.

EG1/138 1954-1958

United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority: transfer of patent rights to UK Atomic Energy Authority.

EG1/139 1956-1958

United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority: writ by Philips Electrical Ltd against UK Atomic Energy Authority re-patent T10 465045.

EG1/140 1956-1958

United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority. Closed for 50 years.

EG1/141 1956-1958

United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority, European Economic Questions (Official) Committee: Sub-committee on Nuclear Energy

EG1/142 1948-1958

Export controls: atomic energy materials.

EG1/143 1954-1958

Export controls: revision of the atomic energy list; annex D.

EG1/144 1958

Export controls: revision of the atomic energy list; annex D.

EG1/145 1958

Export controls: revision of the atomic energy list; annex D.

EG1/146 1958`

Export controls: revision of the atomic energy list; annex D.

EG1/147 1957-1958

International relations: The Eisenhower Plan; safeguarding of fissile materials. Retained.

EG1/148 1958

International relations: The Eisenhower Plan; safeguarding of fissile materials.

EG1/149 1958

International relations: International Atomic Energy Agency; technical assistance.

EG1/150 1955-1958

International relations: procurement of uranium. Retained.

EG1/151 1954-1958

International relations: atomic energy in Sweden.

EG1/152 1957-1958

International relations: co-operation with Australia.

EG1/153 1957-1958

International relations: UK/Japan bilateral agreement.

EG1/154 1954-1958

International relations, procurement of uranium: Persia.

EG1/155 1955-1958

International relations: Second International Scientific Conference in Geneva.

EG1/156 1956-1958

Industrial applications of atomic energy: Organisation for European Economic Co-operation (OEEC).

EG1/157 1957-1958

Industrial applications of atomic energy: Organisation for European Economic Co-operation (OEEC); Working Group on Experimental Reactors.

EG1/158 1958

Industrial applications of atomic energy: Organisation for European Economic Co-operation (OEEC); Working Group on Experimental Reactors.

EG1/159 1957-1958

Industrial applications of atomic energy: Organisation for European Economic Co-operation (OEEC); Steering Committee for Nuclear Energy.

EG1/160 1956-1958

Industrial applications of atomic energy: Organisation for European Economic Co-operation (OEEC); administrative and financial regime of joint undertakings.

EG1/161 1957-1958

Industrial applications of atomic energy: Organisation for European Economic Co-operation (OEEC); Steering Committee for Nuclear Energy Working Party on Third Party Liability.

EG1/162 1957-1958

Industrial applications of atomic energy: Organisation for European Economic Co-operation (OEEC); European Nuclear Energy Agency.

EG1/163 1956-1957

Industrial applications of atomic energy: Economic Commission for Europe (ECE).

EG1/164 1956-1958

Industrial applications of atomic energy: export of nuclear power equipment and materials.

EG1/165 1957-1958

Industrial applications of atomic energy: European co-operation (Messina Group).

EG1/166 1958

Industrial applications of atomic energy: UK/Euratom Bilateral Agreement.

EG1/167 1958

Industrial applications of atomic energy: UK/Euratom Bilateral Agreement.

EG1/168 1958

Industrial Application of Atomic Energy: UK/Euratom Bilateral Agreement.

EG1/169 1955-1958

Industrial applications of atomic energy: insurance of nuclear risks.

EG1/170 1956-1958

Industrial applications of atomic energy, power agreement between UK and other countries: policy.

EG1/171 1958

Industrial applications of atomic energy: Working Party on Insurance of Nuclear Reactors.

EG1/172 1957-1959

Industrial applications of atomic energy, (UK Atomic Energy Authority): Winfrith Heath.

EG1/173 1959

Industrial applications of atomic energy, (UK Atomic Energy Authority): accident at Aldermaston, 26 Feb 1959. Retained.

EG1/174 1958-1959

Industrial applications of atomic energy: Fleck Report on aspects of the Atomic Energy Authority's Health and Safety Organisation.

EG1/175 1953-1959

Industrial applications of atomic energy: transport of radioactive material by UK Atomic Energy Authority. Retained.

EG1/176 1954-1959

Industrial applications of atomic energy: cost of UK atomic weapons programme. Retained.

EG1/177 1954-1959

Industrial applications of atomic energy: financial approval from Treasury and Ministry of Technology for general UK Atomic Energy Authority matters; correspondence. Retained.

EG1/178 1956-1959

Industrial applications of atomic energy: Organisation for European Economic Co-operation, Special Committee for Nuclear Energy: Working Party No.4 on Training. Retained.

EG1/179 1958-1959

Industrial applications of atomic energy: Organisation for European Economic Co-operation, Steering Committee for Nuclear Energy; correspondence and papers. Retained.

EG1/180 1958-1959

Industrial applications of atomic energy: Organisation for European Economic Co-operation; Working Party on Third Party Liability. Retained.

EG1/181 1959

Industrial applications of atomic energy: Working Party on Third Party Liability. Retained.

EG1/182 1959

Industrial applications of atomic energy: Organisation for European Economic Co-operation; Working Party on Third Party Liability. Retained.

EG1/183 1956-1959

Industrial applications of atomic energy: Organisation for European Economic Co-operation; Working Party on Public Health and Safety. Retained.

EG1/184 1958-1959

Industrial applications of atomic energy: Organisation for European Economic Co-operation; export of nuclear power equipment and materials. Retained.

EG1/185 1958-1959

International relations: International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA); safeguarding of fissile material. Retained.

EG1/186 1959

International relations: International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA); safeguarding of fissile material. Retained.

EG1/187 1959

International relations: International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA); safeguarding of fissile material. Retained.

EG1/188 1959

International relations: International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA); safeguarding of fissile material. Retained.

EG1/189 1959

International relations: The Suppliers Group on Safeguarding of Fissile Material. Retained.

EG1/190 1959

International relations: The Suppliers Group on Safeguarding of Fissile Material. Retained.

EG1/191 1958-1959

International relations: The Suppliers Group on Safeguarding of Fissile Material. Retained.

EG1/192 1959

International relations: International Atomic Energy Agency; technical assistance.

EG1/193 1959

International relations: International Atomic Energy Agency; technical assistance.

EG1/194 1959

International relations: International Atomic Energy Agency; technical assistance.

EG1/195 1957-1959

International relations: International Atomic Energy Agency; supply of materials to agency.

EG1/196 1958-1959

International relations: International Atomic Energy Agency; third party liability.

EG1/197 1958-1959

International relations: procurement of uranium; general policy. Retained.

EG1/198 1953-1958

International relations: US-UK-Canadian atomic energy collaboration; correspondence and papers.

EG1/199 1952-1956

International relations: co-operation with Canada. Retained.

EG1/200 1957-1959

International relations: co-operation with South Africa.

EG1/201 1953-1959

International relations: co-operation with Spain.

EG1/202 1955-1959

International relations: atomic assistance to Baghdad Pact countries.

EG1/203 1955-1959

International relations: disclosure of information on uranium production.

EG1/204 1957-1959

International relations: legislation; licensing of nuclear reactors.

EG1/205 1955-1959

International relations: military research and production; Atomic Weapons Executive (Grapex); agenda papers and minutes. Retained.

EG1/206 1955-1959

International relations: military research and production; Atomic Weapons Executive (Grapex); agenda papers and minutes. Retained.


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