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words, the conditions which tend to produce benzpyrene at the same time tend to render it harmless.
H.M. Inspector of Factories is, of course, responsible for the working conditions at the British Rail
Depot. I have been in contact with the Chief Medical Officer of the British Railways Board who has
offered to investigate the situation at Finsbury Park Depot, including the sampling.
Bearing in mind the extensive research and investigations into atmospheric pollution being
conducted on a national basis and the impracticability of undertaking additional measurements
locally I am of the opinion that further action by the Council is unnecessary at the present time.
The results of tests subsequently carried out by the Area Scientist of British Railways produced
low readings in respect of both carbon monoxide (less than 5 ppm) and total nitrogen oxides (less
than 0.5 ppm) and confirmed the views I expressed in my original report.
ALKALI, ETC. WORKS REGULATION ACT 1906
There are no registrable premises in Islington to which this Act applies, but co-operation was
maintained during the year on a two-way basis with the Alkali Inspector who includes the brough in
his area.
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