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PRINCIPAL OCCUPATIONS OF THE INHABITANTS OF THE BOROUGH.
The information obtained at the last Census (1931) with reference to the numbers
engaged in the principal occupations is not yet available, but will probably be published in
time for inclusion in the next Annual Report.
There are no particular industries carried on in the Borough which to any extent
affect the public health prejudicially.
ECONOMIC CONDITIONS.
Although many parts of St. Pancras are inhabited by persons who are in good financial
circumstances, a large proportion of the Borough is working class in character.
Unemployment and irregular employment are therefore factors which may lead to
under nourishment, and are also likely to be associated with inadequate housing accommodation
and overcrowding, and so affect the public health adversely.
In this connection the following particulars with reference to the amount of out-door
relief granted by the Public Assistance Authority and the number of persons registered as
unemployed may be of interest. They have been provided by Mr. B. Chapman, local Public
Assistance Officer, and the Statistics Branch of the Ministry of Labour.

Number of unemployed:—
Men. Boys (14.18). Women. Girls (14.18). Total.
At January 22nd, 1934 6567 149 1298 92 8106
At January 23rd, 1933 7888 168 1453 113 9622