Memoranda and reports, 1948-1964, on the development of the British coal mining industry and the role of the National Coal Board, the use of coal and other fuels, and government fuel policies.

Miscellaneous papers, 1950-1996, on energy provision and the British energy industry, including the texts of lectures and published articles by Sir Goronwy Daniel, published material on energy conservation, forestry research, photosynthesis, energy in relation to British agriculture and land policies, wood farming, population and industrial growth, and a large group of press cuttings on various industries including coal, oil, gas, solar energy and nuclear power.