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The file contains a characteristic mingling of personal and professional letters, many relating to political events and the proceedings of the House of Lords. Some letters refer to a ceremony at Rhymney during April 1990 to unveil a plaque to commemorate Thomas Jones's name, and others to the re-publication of his Rhymney Memories. A few concern preparations for the 1992 National Eisteddfod at Aberystwyth. The correspondents include Eric, Lord Ashby (2), 1990-1991, Robert, Lord Blake, 1990, HRH, Charles, Prince of Wales, 1990, Tam Dalyell MP, 1990, Derek, Lord Ezra, 1991, Emlyn, Lord Hooson, 1990, Barry Jones MP, and Sir Wyn Roberts, 1990.

Includes letters from Tony Benn, Sir Derek Ezra, D. Ben Rees, Peter Thomas MP and David Gibson-Watt.

Typescript memoranda, briefs and other papers, Aug. 1982-Sept. 1985, either in duplicated, xeroxed, or photocopied form, together with some handwritten notes, covering such issues as relations between government and the nationalised industries; colliery review procedure; meetings with the National Union of Mineworkers; the Parliamentary All-Party Mineral Group; and NCB (Enterprise) Ltd. Also included is a copy of a letter from Nigel Lawson, Secretary of State for Energy, to Sir Derek Ezra, Chairman of the National Coal Board, 8 June 1982.

Yn cynnwys llythyrau oddi wrth/Includes letters from: Leo Abse, Derek Ezra (2), Cledwyn Hughes, Brynmor John, Barry Jones (2), T. Alec Jones, John Morris (2), Stan Orme AS/MP (4), Ifan Wyn Williams.

Typescript or printed brochures and reports, Feb. 1973-Jan. 1985, mainly relating to Royal Visits and overseas trips made by officials of the National Coal Board; including several visits made by Sir Derek Ezra, Chairman of the National Coal Board, to various countries, such as Israel, April-May 1978, China, Aug. 1978, and Canada, Sept. 1980.