1. Introduction of the National Coal Board By Student X

2. What was the National Coal Board The National Coal Board Was created by the government to nationalise the coal industry The National Coal Board Was created by the government to nationalise the coal industry

3. In what year was it introduced The National Coal Board was introduced on the 12 July 1946The National Coal Board was introduced on the 12 July 1946

4. Did anything good come out of the nationalisation of the collieries. A large capital investment was given to the North Staffordshire coalfields. As a result miners health and working conditions improved.A large capital investment was given to the North Staffordshire coalfields. As a result miners health and working conditions improved.

5. When did the National Coal Board fall The National Coal Board was dissolved in 1994.The National Coal Board was dissolved in 1994.

6. What was the collieries like before Mostly small mining companies with a few larger companiesMostly small mining companies with a few larger companies Mining conditions were poorMining conditions were poor

7. How many collieries did they own Hundreds of collieries were owned by the National Coal BoardHundreds of collieries were owned by the National Coal Board

8. Why was the National Coal Board created The National Coal Board was given sole responsibility for managing the industry and running it on business lines.The National Coal Board was given sole responsibility for managing the industry and running it on business lines. In 1916, during the first world war, the coal industry was taken over by the Government to ensure that strikes that had been occurring over wages did not stop supply of coal to the Navy.In 1916, during the first world war, the coal industry was taken over by the Government to ensure that strikes that had been occurring over wages did not stop supply of coal to the Navy.

9. Why did the National Coal Board dissolve The National Coal Board dissolved due to the closing of most of the mines and privatisation of the restThe National Coal Board dissolved due to the closing of most of the mines and privatisation of the rest