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Bermondsey 1963

Annual report of the Medical Officer of Health for the year 1963

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The fuel and costs estimates were reviewed by the Council and
also the question of smoke control areas generally consequent upon
the terms of the Circular, and it was decided that no further action
be taken in respect of this Order and that the programme for the
making of further Smoke Control Orders be suspended.
The Council is represented on various bodies dealing with the
problems of Clean Air such as the National Society for Clean Air
and the Standing Conference of Co-operating Bodies and a number
of Meetings have been attended by the Council's representatives.
Investigation of Atmospheric Pollution
The extent of atmospheric pollution has continued to be studied
during the year in co-operation with the Department of Scientific
and Industrial Research.