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St Pancras 1962
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for St. Pancras, Metropolitan Borough]
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National Assistance Act, 1948
Section 50 - Burials
During the year 1962 the Department carried out 94 burials at a gross cost of
£1,107. 2s. which represents an average of £11. 1s. 7d per burial.
£1,025. 3s. 3d was recovered from the following sources:-
| £ | s. | d | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hospitals | 332. | 13. | 7 |
| Death grants | 420. | 18. | 10 |
| Assurance Companies | 55. | 18. | 3 |
| Private persons | 33. | 16. | 0 |
| Ministry of Pensions | 48. | 17. | 0 |
| Post Office Savings Bank | 14. | 8. | 6 |
| Cash on body or at home | 110. | 5. | 7 |
| National Assistance Board | 8. | 5. | 6 |
SMOKE CONTROL AREAS
All that part of St. Pancras south of Euston Road is smoke controlled and contains
areas Nos. 1, 2 and 3.
The St. Pancras (No.4) Smoke Control Order, which comprises Ward l, was made
by the Council on the 2nd May, 1962, confirmed by the Minister of Housing and Local
Government on the 18th July, 1962, and comes into operation on the 1st October, 1963.
On the 10th October, 1962, the Council made the St. Pancras (No. 5) Smoke Control
Order which comprises part of Ward 3. Confirmation was given on the 20th December,
1962, and it comes into operation on the 1st October, 1963.