J. S. Forrest
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but an indication of the changes of positions and the links between companies, directors
and managers in those companies. Only collieries, pits etc. in the North of England are shown - the
individual may be involved with other companies or collieries outside this area and there may have
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Biographical Notes
Forrest, J. S., Director-General, House Coal Distribution (Emergency) Scheme since 1953. Assistant Secretary, Ministry of Fuel and Power, 1945, and Senior Scottish Officer of the Ministry, 1950. Assistant Secretary, Home Office, and Principal Officer, Civil Defence, North Western and South Eastern Regions 1938-1945. Ministry of Health, 1920-1938. Admiralty, 1915. Address: Victoria House, Southampton Row, London, W.C.1.
Source: 1955 Colliery Year Book and Coal Trades Directory
- 1955 Colliery Year Book and Coal Trades Directory. Published by The Louis Cassier Co. Ltd., from a copy held in the Scottish Mining Museum, Newtongrange, Midlothian
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