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The figures for the two years under consideration show that there is a very
considerable amount of sunshine in Barking and that this sunshine is biologically
active.
11. SCHOOLS.
There are fifteen elementary schools, in addition to the Park Modern School,
and the Faircross Special School. Sanitary inspections are regularly carried out in
order that any unsatisfactory conditions may be remedied. Upon complaints
being made, any necessary work is usually carried out forthwith.
Eleven of the 15 elementary schools are of recent construction. Two of the
remaining four schools compare very unfavourably with the general standard of
accommodation in the district.
It has not been found necessary to close any department of the schools as a
result of infectious disease.
12. PARKS AND OPEN SPACES.
The excellent summer weather experienced in 1934 allowed the residents of
Barking to make full use of the parks and open spaces and the facilities provided
for sport and recreation by the Council.
The Mayesbrook Park tennis courts were opened to the public during the season.
The work of laying out the remainder of the park continues.
I am very much afraid that people will come forward with very specious
arguments urging you to use your open spaces for purposes for which they were not
intended, urging you to build this or that public building. There are not enough
parks and open spaces in Harking at present and I do hope that under the present
circumstances the Council will not curtail these very necessary places for out-of-door
recreation.