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MEDICAL EXAMINATIONS.
During the year 26 members, or potential members of the staff,
were medically examined for superannuation purposes, etc.
UNEMPLOYMENT.
I am indebted to the Manager of the Local Employment
Exchange for the following information.
1955 has been a peak year for unemployment. Local concerns
have all been working to capacity, while there is a constant demand
for workers in Central and South Eastern London.
Unemployment has accordingly been its lowest for many years.
Women have been able to obtain a fair amount on a part-time basis,
and the older man and woman has found it a little easier.
As before, with only a few exceptions, the able-bodied not too
old, and not too disabled, man and woman has been able to find
employment.
OPEN AIR RECREATIONAL AMENITIES.
Commons.
The Chislehurst and St. Paul's Cray Commons have an area
of approximately 165 acres and are administered by a Board of
Conservators.
Public Recreation Grounds, Gardens, etc.
Some 392.42 acres of land have been secured or reserved for
public recreational purposes within the Urban District.