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seeking the co-operation of the factory management in
making their processes and activities as noiseless as
Possible must be continued.
Above all, the prevention of nuisances from noise
demands a greater realisation by the members of the public
of their responsibilities as good citizens. Hie promotion
of proper attitudes is a part of health education. This
will also bring about a better understanding of the
problems of noise prevention in this Age.
In July, 1963, the Committee on the Problem of Noise
(The Wilson Committee) published its report which contained
suggestions and recommendations for further research, for
?eduction and for statutory control of noise. Arising
from this the Council decided to support a recommendation
from the Kensington Borough Council that the Metropolitan
Boroughs' Standing Joint Committee be asked to make
representations to the Minister of Housing and Local
Government for the provision of legislation to deal with
noise from industry, from construction and demolition
sites and from road works.
Radioactive Substances Act 1960
This Act, which came into operation on 1st December
1963, requires persons who keep or use radioactive material
to register with the Minister of Housing and Local Government
and to obtain authorisation from him for the
accumulation or disposal of radioactive waste. Copies of
any certificates issued in this respect are furnished to
the Local Authority concerned. Copies of six such certificates
were received up to the end of the year in respect
of Premises in Camberwell.