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HOUSING AND TOWN PLANNING ACT, 1919.
Section I.- Prevailing Conditions Affecting Shortage
of Houses.
Industries.
1. Particulars as to the staple industries of the district (or of
any parish or part of the district).
The district can scarcely be said to have any staple industries.
During- the last 20 years it has been extensively developed, but a
large proportion of the residents proceed daily to work in and
around London. There are, however, the following established
industries, viz.:—
The Beckton Gas Works of the Gas, Light & Coke Co.,
various Chemical, Engineering, Asbestos, Match, Tin Box,
Paint and Varnish, and India Rubber Works.
2. Particulars of any anticipated industrial development.
The geographical position of Barking on the Eastern fringe
of London, with over three miles of frontage to the River Thames
and Barking Creek, would appear to make the development of
the District for industrial purposes imminent. Enquiries from
manufacturers of all kinds are constantly being received for particulars
of factory sites, etc.
3. Particulars of any considerable reduction which may be
cipated in the number of persons employed in any industry
in the district.—Nil.