# Ministry of Fuel and Power Act 1945, Section 1: †Appointment and functions of the Minister of Fuel and Power.

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

(1) The Secretary of State shall be charged with the general duty of securing the effective and co-ordinated development of coal, petroleum and other minerals and sources of fuel and power in Great Britain, . . . , and of promoting economy and efficiency in the supply, distribution, use and consumption of fuel and power, whether produced in Great Britain or not.
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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/Geo6/8-9/19/section/1 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/ministry-of-fuel-and-power-act-1945/section-1
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