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SMOKE ABATEMENT.
Whilst the figures of deposited matter in the vicinity of the
Bankside area were again very high, there was a general improvement
during the latter months of the year compared with
previous years. No doubt this reduction in deposits was due
to restricted use being made of the old Bankside Generating
Station following upon representations and complaints made
by the Council to the British Electricity Authority.
During the year, practically every boiler house in the Borough
has been visited by the Inspector to get firms and persons
concerned smoke-conscious. They now know of the harmful
effects of smoke and that it is a waste of fuel, and that we can
offer them practical advice and suggestions to prevent smoke
nuisance. It is our experience that the great majority of firms
and operatives are willing to co-operate. The figures obtained
from the Council's measuring instruments have proved of value
in these visits.
The Council submitted to the National Smoke Abatement
Society a list of proposals for inclusion in their memorandum
to the Government Committee of Inquiry on Air Pollution.
A permanent Health Exhibition is being arranged by the
Public Health Department and it is the intention to include
a section on atmospheric pollution.

During the year, twelve complaints were received regarding
smoke emissions, and 182 observations and visits were made by
the Inspector.