Who funds the Coal Authority?
Coal Authority is an executive non-departmental public body, sponsored by the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy.
Does the NCB still exist?
The National Coal Board (NCB) was the statutory corporation created to run the nationalised coal mining industry in the United Kingdom….National Coal Board.
| National Coal Board logo | |
|---|---|
| Abbreviation | NCB |
| Owner | UK Government |
How long does a coal report take?
You’ll usually get the report by email within 24 to 48 hours, although it can take up to 72 hours.
Who owns coal in UK?
the Coal Authority
Following the privatisation of the coal industry in 1994, the ownership of almost all coal now resides with the Coal Authority who grant licences for coal exploration and extraction.
How many people work for the Coal Authority?
Coal Authority
| Formation | 1994 |
|---|---|
| Chairman | Jeff Halliwell |
| Main organ | Coal Authority Board |
| Parent organization | Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy |
| Staff (2019–2020) | 250 |
Who bought British coal?
British Coal
| Predecessor | National Coal Board |
|---|---|
| Dissolved | 26 January 1997 |
| Legal status | Statutory Corporation |
| Products | Coal |
| Owner | UK Government |
Where does Britain get its coal?
The UK imports coal from Russia, gas from Norway and uranium from Kazakhstan – this costs lots of money and it means we need other countries for our energy. It means people in the future will have to deal with waste and pollution.
How many people work at the Coal Authority?
Coal Authority
| Formation | 1994 |
|---|---|
| Main organ | Coal Authority Board |
| Parent organization | Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy |
| Staff (2019–2020) | 250 |
| Website | www.gov.uk/coal-authority |