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Supplies of Solid Smokeless Fuels.
Notwithstanding the Ministry of Housing and Local Government Circular 69/63, which
forecast a shortage of open fire gas coke owing to technological changes in the gas industry,
supplies were adequate; but some of the premium solid smokeless fuels were not always available
although it was possible to maintain the Smoke Control programme without undue difficulty.
The use of gas and oil for domestic space heating has lessened the demand for open fire
gas coke, whilst plans for increased production of premium smokeless fuels and fuels for room
heaters have been announced by the National Coal Board and private producers. Supplies of solid
smokeless fuel seem satisfactory, provided consumers are allowed freedom of choice to burn other
fuels such as gas, off-peak electricity, and oil.
Grant Arrangements.
For the first time the Ministry have published a price list setting out cost limits for the
various types of appliances - see Ministry of Housing and Local Government Circular 51/65, 28th
June, 1965. This will facilitate the grant arrangements for the No.9 Smoke Control Older.
Circular 77/65, of 31st December, 1965, simplified the procedure for the submission of
information about the cost of fireplace adaptation, especially in local authority dwellings.
The Inter-Borough Smoke Control Liaison Committee.
The last meeting of the Committee was held at Hammersmith Town Hall on the 25th February,
1965, before its dissolution on the 31st March, 1965, owing to the amalgamation of Hammersmith
and Fulham, constituent members.
The Committee had met continuously since its inauguration in February, 1958, and had
performed sterling service in dealing with problems of common interest concerning the constituent
members, which were the Boroughs of Acton, Barnes, Brentford and Chiswick, Fulham, Hammersmith,
Richmond and Willesden.
It was reported to the meeting that the new London Borough of Hammersmith would welcome
the formation of a new Liaison Committee, and would await further developments after the amalgamation.
Inspections and Supervision of Food.
Premises.
During the year 5,758 inspections were made at food premises, stalls and markets; and
at 30 of these conditions were found contravening the Food Hygiene (General) Regulations. Legal
proceedings were taken in one case in which fines totalling £25 with £2 costs were imposed. No
exemption certificates, in connection with the Regulations, were granted by the Council during
the year.

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