Energy: Coal industry and miner welfare
There are currently 46 licensed mines in production in the UK – 15 deep mines and 31 surface – employing around 6,000. The regulations detailed here are mainly to do with the oversight of the coal industry pre-privatisation; and its post-privatisation liabilities. They cover areas such as pensions, welfare, licensing of coal workings and responding to some environmental liabilities.
Regulations around the operational regime (e.g. health and safety issues, and planning) are being covered under the relevant Red Tape Challenge themes.
You can find the regulations that relate to Coal Industry and Miner Welfare below to the left.
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Coal and Other Mines (Horses) Order 1956 Regulations cover the legal requirements for keeping and working horses/ponies underground. Read More… (opens in a new window)
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Coal Industry (Limit on Payments in respect of Redundant Mineworkers) Order 1986 Section 7(5) of the Coal Industry Act 1977 sets out the aggregate amount of the payments that the Secretary of State was permitted to make by way of redundancy payments to those made redundant by the closure of coal mines. The 1986 Order increased that amount from £1,200 million to £1,800 million. Read More… (opens in a new window)
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Coal Industry (Protected Persons) Pensions Regulations 1994, SI 1994/3070 One of a number of regulations that were put in place as part of the privatisation of the former British Coal Corporation and established the post privatisation working of the coal pension schemes. Given the scale of the nationalised coal mining industry the Mineworkers Pension Scheme (MPS) and the British Coal Staff Superannuation Scheme (BCSSS) are amongst the largest pension Schemes in the UK. Read More… (opens in a new window)
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Coal Industry Act 1975 Provided the legal framework for HMG to grant monies to the National Coal Board to fund the 1974 Coal Workers Pneumoconiosis Scheme (although these provisions have now been repealed)] and also provided a number of access and compulsory purchase rights in relation to opencast coal workings, by amendments to the Opencast Coal Act 1958 (see separate summary of that Act and associated Regulations); Read More… (opens in a new window)
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Coal Industry Act 1987 Changed the name of the National Coal Board to the British Coal Corporation and provided a number of minor provisions regarding employee involvement in industry-wide trusts (see summary on Miners’ welfare regulations) and enabling powers in relation to superannuation schemes (see summary on Coal Pensions); Read More… (opens in a new window)
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Coal Industry Act 1994 Act providing for the establishment and functions of the Coal Authority; to provide for the restructuring of the coal industry, for transfers of the property, rights and liabilities of the British Coal Corporation and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. Read More… (opens in a new window)
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Coal Industry Nationalisation (Variation of Trusts) (Miners’ Welfare National Scholarship Endowment Fund) Order 1955, SI 1955/1061 Enables the Minister of Fuel and Power to vary (inter alia) trusts established by moneys allocated from the miners’ welfare fund on the application of the Coal Industry Social Welfare Organisation if it appears to him expedient in the interests of “social welfare activities”, as defined in the Miners’ Welfare Act 1952. Read More… (opens in a new window)
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Coal Mining Subsidence (Arbitration Schemes) Regulations 1994 The Coal Mining Subsidence Act 1991 (which largely re-enacts the Coal-Mining (Subsidence) Act 1957), is the main legislation governing liability for subsidence damage caused by lawful coal mining operations. This is one of the Regulations which sets out details of the operation of the liability regime. Read More… (opens in a new window)
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Coal Mining Subsidence (Blight and Compensation for Inconvenience During Works) Regulations 1994 The Coal Mining Subsidence Act 1991 (which largely re-enacts the Coal-Mining (Subsidence) Act 1957), is the main legislation governing liability for subsidence damage caused by lawful coal mining operations. This is one of the Regulations which sets out details of the operation of the liability regime. Read More… (opens in a new window)
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Coal Mining Subsidence (Land Drainage) Regulations 1994 The Coal Mining Subsidence Act 1991 (which largely re-enacts the Coal-Mining (Subsidence) Act 1957), is the main legislation governing liability for subsidence damage caused by lawful coal mining operations. This is one of the Regulations which sets out details of the operation of the liability regime. Read More… (opens in a new window)
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Coal Mining Subsidence (Notices and Claims) Regulations 1991 The Coal Mining Subsidence Act 1991 (which largely re-enacts the Coal-Mining (Subsidence) Act 1957), is the main legislation governing liability for subsidence damage caused by lawful coal mining operations. This is one of the Regulations which sets out details of the operation of the liability regime. Read More… (opens in a new window)
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Coal Mining Subsidence (Preventive Measures and Rates of Interest) Order 1991 The Coal Mining Subsidence Act 1991 (which largely re-enacts the Coal-Mining (Subsidence) Act 1957), is the main legislation governing liability for subsidence damage caused by lawful coal mining operations. This is one of the Regulations which sets out details of the operation of the liability regime. Read More… (opens in a new window)
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Coal Mining Subsidence (Provision of Information) Regulations 1994 The Coal Mining Subsidence Act 1991 (which largely re-enacts the Coal-Mining (Subsidence) Act 1957), is the main legislation governing liability for subsidence damage caused by lawful coal mining operations. This is one of the Regulations which sets out details of the operation of the liability regime. Read More… (opens in a new window)
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Coal Mining Subsidence (Subsidence Adviser) (Revocation) Regulations 2004 The Coal Mining Subsidence Act 1991 (which largely re-enacts the Coal-Mining (Subsidence) Act 1957), is the main legislation governing liability for subsidence damage caused by lawful coal mining operations. This is one of the Regulations which sets out details of the operation of the liability regime. Read More… (opens in a new window)
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Coal Mining Subsidence Act 1991 The Coal Mining Subsidence Act 1991 (which largely re-enacts the Coal-Mining (Subsidence) Act 1957), is the main legislation governing liability for subsidence damage caused by lawful coal mining operations. liability regime. Read More… (opens in a new window)
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Industry-Wide Coal Staff Superannuation Scheme Regulations 1994 One of a number of regulatiosn that were put in place as part of the privatisation of the former British Coal Corporation and established the post privatisation working of the coal pension schemes. Given the scale of the nationalised coal mining industry the Mineworkers Pension Scheme (MPS) and the British Coal Staff Superannuation Scheme (BCSSS) are amongst the largest pension Schemes in the UK. Read More… (opens in a new window)
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Industry-Wide Mineworkers’ Pension Scheme Regulations 1994, SI 1994/2974 One of a number of regulatiosn that were put in place as part of the privatisation of the former British Coal Corporation and established the post privatisation working of the coal pension schemes. Given the scale of the nationalised coal mining industry the Mineworkers Pension Scheme (MPS) and the British Coal Staff Superannuation Scheme (BCSSS) are amongst the largest pension Schemes in the UK. Read More… (opens in a new window)
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Miners’ Welfare Act 1952 (Transfer of Functions of Coal Industry Social Welfare Organisation) Order 1995, SI 1995/855 This Order prescribes the persons to whom the functions of the Coal Industry Social Welfare Organisation (“CISWO”), a limited company incorporated under the Companies Act 1948, are to be transferred in accordance with the Miners’ Welfare Act 1952. Read More… (opens in a new window)
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Mines (Working Facilities and Support) Act 1966 An Act to consolidate Part I of the Mines (Working Facilities and Support) Act 1923 and certain enactments amending that Part 1 Read More… (opens in a new window)
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Mineworkers’ Pension Scheme (Modification) Regulations 1994, SI 1994/2577 One of a number of regulatiosn that were put in place as part of the privatisation of the former British Coal Corporation and established the post privatisation working of the coal pension schemes. Given the scale of the nationalised coal mining industry the Mineworkers Pension Scheme (MPS) and the British Coal Staff Superannuation Scheme (BCSSS) are amongst the largest pension Schemes in the UK. Read More… (opens in a new window)
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Mineworkers’ Pension Scheme Order 1987, SI 1987/1226 This Order amends the Mineworkers’ Pension Scheme established by the British Coal Corporation under section 37 of the Coal Industry Nationalisation Act 1946 to provide for the Union of Democratic Mineworkers to participate in the administration of the Scheme in addition to the National Union of Mineworkers. Read More… (opens in a new window)
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Mining Industry Act 1920 Only remaining clauses as section 2 (which relates to the Board of Trade’s powers in relation to mines and quarries, and its power to under the collection, preparation, and publication of information and statistics relating to the mining industry) and section 4 (the Board of Trade’s power to appoint advisory committees to provide advice and assistance on matters connected to the coal and coal mining industry. Read More… (opens in a new window)
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Mining Industry Act 1926 Remaining clauses are section 20 (the power of coal-mining companies Read More… (opens in a new window)
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Opencast Coal (Annual Value in Special Cases) Regulations 1959, SI 1959/981 Put in place prior to the privatisation of the former British Coal Corporation in 1994 and generally cover the regulatory, licensing and environmental protection requirements for opencast (now known as surface) mining. Read More… (opens in a new window)
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Opencast Coal (Claims) Regulations 1959, SI 1959/1146 Put in place prior to the privatisation of the former British Coal Corporation in 1994 and generally cover the regulatory, licensing and environmental protection requirements for opencast (now known as surface) mining. Read More… (opens in a new window)
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Opencast Coal (Compulsory Rights, Drainage and Rights of Way) (Forms) Regulations 1994 Put in place prior to the privatisation of the former British Coal Corporation in 1994 and generally cover the regulatory, licensing and environmental protection requirements for opencast (now known as surface) mining. Read More… (opens in a new window)
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Opencast Coal (Concurrent Orders and Requisitions) Regulations 1959, SI 1959/980 These Regulations have partly lapsed.Put in place prior to the privatisation of the former British Coal Corporation in 1994 and generally cover the regulatory, licensing and environmental protection requirements for opencast (now known as surface) mining. Read More… (opens in a new window)
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Opencast Coal (Fees) Regulations 1960, SI 1960/194 These regulations are still in force. They relate to compensation for professional fees paid by persons bringing certain claims or conducting negotiations with the Coal Board under the relevant sections of the Opencast Coal Act 1958. Read More… (opens in a new window)
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Opencast Coal (Notice of Record) Regulations 1958 Put in place prior to the privatisation of the former British Coal Corporation in 1994 and generally cover the regulatory, licensing and environmental protection requirements for opencast (now known as surface) mining. Read More… (opens in a new window)
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Opencast Coal (Notice of Work) (Amendment) Regulations 1962, SI 1962/1696 Put in place prior to the privatisation of the former British Coal Corporation in 1994 and generally cover the regulatory, licensing and environmental protection requirements for opencast (now known as surface) mining. Read More… (opens in a new window)
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Opencast Coal Act 1958 Put in place prior to the privatisation of the former British Coal Corporation in 1994 and generally cover the regulatory, licensing and environmental protection requirements for opencast (now known as surface) mining. Read More… (opens in a new window)
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Redundant Mineworkers (Payments Scheme) Order 1968 and the Redundant Mineworkers (Payments Scheme) Order 1972, as amended by the: Redundant Mineworkers (Payments Scheme) (Amendment) Order 1971, SI 1971/553 Redundant Mineworkers and Concessionary Coal (Payments Schemes) (Amendment) Order 1985, SI 1985/558 Redundant Mineworkers and Concessionary Coal (Payments Schemes) (Amendment) Order 1987, SI 1987/1258 Redundant Mineworkers and Concessionary Coal (Payments Schemes) (Amendment) Order 1988, SI 1988/1252 Redundant Mineworkers and Concessionary Coal (Payments Schemes) (Amendment) Order 1988, SI 1989/1201 Redundant Mineworkers (Payments Schemes) (Amendment and Consolidation) Order 1996, SI 1996/1288 These regulations established the Redundant Mineworkers Payments Schemes (RMPS) which provided redundant mineworkers with lump sum payments and weekly benefits depending on their circumstances. They also allowed mineworkers to qualify for an entitlement to concessionary fuel, which is supplied to all former British Coal Corporation employees on a contractual basis. Read More… (opens in a new window)
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Redundant Mineworkers and Concessionary Coal (Payments Schemes) Order 1973 and the Redundant Mineworkers and Concessionary Coal (Payments Schemes) Order 1978, as amended by the: Redundant Mineworkers and Concessionary Coal (Payments Schemes) (Amendment) Order 1975, SI 1975/545, These regulations established the Redundant Mineworkers Payments Schemes (RMPS) which provided redundant mineworkers with lump sum payments and weekly benefits depending on their circumstances. They also allowed mineworkers to qualify for an entitlement to concessionary fuel, which is supplied to all former British Coal Corporation employees on a contractual basis. Read More… (opens in a new window)
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British Coal Staff Superannuation Scheme (Modification) Regulations 1994 These Regulations are concerned with the British Coal Staff Superannuation Scheme which was established under regulations made under section 37 of the Coal Industry Nationalisation Act 1946 Read More… (opens in a new window)
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Coal Industry (Superannuation Scheme) (Winding Up, No 1) Regulations 1949 These regulations provide for the winding up (subject to certain saving provisions) of the superannuation schemes and parts of superannuation schemes listed in the schedule, which provided benefits for employees of colliery concerns and other undertakings Read More… (opens in a new window)
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Coal Industry (Superannuation Scheme) (Winding Up, No 10) Regulations 1956 These regulations provide for the winding up (subject to certain saving provisions) of the superannuation schemes and parts of superannuation schemes listed in the schedule, which provided benefits for employees of colliery concerns and other undertakings Read More… (opens in a new window)
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Coal Industry (Superannuation Scheme) (Winding Up, No 11) Regulations 1957 These regulations provide for the winding up (subject to certain saving provisions) of the superannuation schemes and parts of superannuation schemes listed in the schedule, which provided benefits for employees of colliery concerns and other undertakings Read More… (opens in a new window)
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Coal Industry (Superannuation Scheme) (Winding Up, No 2) Regulations 1951 These regulations provide for the winding up (subject to certain saving provisions) of the superannuation schemes and parts of superannuation schemes listed in the schedule, which provided benefits for employees of colliery concerns and other undertakings Read More… (opens in a new window)
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Coal Industry (Superannuation Scheme) (Winding Up, No 3) Regulations 1951 These regulations provide for the winding up (subject to certain saving provisions) of the superannuation schemes and parts of superannuation schemes listed in the schedule, which provided benefits for employees of colliery concerns and other undertakings Read More… (opens in a new window)
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Coal Industry (Superannuation Scheme) (Winding Up, No 4) Regulations 1952 These regulations provide for the winding up (subject to certain saving provisions) of the superannuation schemes and parts of superannuation schemes listed in the schedule, which provided benefits for employees of colliery concerns and other undertakings Read More… (opens in a new window)
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Coal Industry (Superannuation Scheme) (Winding Up, No 5) Regulations 1953 These regulations provide for the winding up (subject to certain saving provisions) of the superannuation schemes and parts of superannuation schemes listed in the schedule, which provided benefits for employees of colliery concerns and other undertakings Read More… (opens in a new window)
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Coal Industry (Superannuation Scheme) (Winding Up, No 6) Regulations 1954 These regulations provide for the winding up (subject to certain saving provisions) of the superannuation schemes and parts of superannuation schemes listed in the schedule, which provided benefits for employees of colliery concerns and other undertakings Read More… (opens in a new window)
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Coal Industry (Superannuation Scheme) (Winding Up, No 7) Regulations 1954 These regulations provide for the winding up (subject to certain saving provisions) of the superannuation schemes and parts of superannuation schemes listed in the schedule, which provided benefits for employees of colliery concerns and other undertakings Read More… (opens in a new window)
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Coal Industry (Superannuation Scheme) (Winding Up, No 8) Regulations 1955 These regulations provide for the winding up (subject to certain saving provisions) of the superannuation schemes and parts of superannuation schemes listed in the schedule, which provided benefits for employees of colliery concerns and other undertakings Read More… (opens in a new window)
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Coal Industry (Superannuation Scheme) (Winding Up, No 9) Regulations 1955 These regulations provide for the winding up (subject to certain saving provisions) of the superannuation schemes and parts of superannuation schemes listed in the schedule, which provided benefits for employees of colliery concerns and other undertakings Read More… (opens in a new window)
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Coal Industry Nationalisation (Superannuation) Regulations 1950 These regulations consolidate the provisions of the Coal Industry Nationalisation (Superannuation) Regulations, 1946, 1947 and 1948 with the amendments arising from the provisions of section 4 of the Coal Industry Act, 1949 Read More… (opens in a new window)
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Mineworkers’ Pension Scheme (Modification) Regulations 1994 These Regulations are concerned with the Mineworkers’ Pension Scheme which was established under regulations made under section 37 of the Coal Industry Nationalisation Act 1946. Read More… (opens in a new window)
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Mineworkers’ Pension Scheme Order 1987 This Order amends the Mineworkers’ Pension Scheme established by the British Coal Corporation under section 37 of the Coal Industry Nationalisation Act 1946 to provide for the Union of Democratic Mineworkers to participate in the administration of the Scheme in addition to the National Union of Mineworkers Read More… (opens in a new window)
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