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Crayford 1925
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Crayford]
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true to say that this increase of population has since had
to be provided for. The figures given of men on work
for which the Unemployed Grant's Committee have given
grants, and the figures for Poor Law relief, give eloquent
testimony to the conditions under which the new Council
has carried on. Fortunately, the number of workers at
Messrs. Vicker's Works has materially improved from
the worst, but still greater improvement must take place
before we can hope to attain to that state that we can
look upon as normal.
Among the more staple industries, which unfortunately
employ much smaller numbers of workers,
are Messrs. Baker's and Messrs. Evans' Fabric and Silk
Printers, and the Southern Railway Locomotive Sheds
at Slade Green. Further developments are hoped for
at Messrs. Baker's in the matter of weaving, but at
present is only in an experimental stage. Owing to the
change over from Steam to Electricity, changes are proceeding
' at Slade Green. The ultimate result
remains to be seen. The leather works of
Messrs. Murgatroyds continue in a state of depression,
with much short time and unemployment.
The following figures are of interest:—
| Nos. in receipt of relief. | Amount paid in relief. |
|---|---|
| 1921 600 | £11,684 |
| 1922 400 | £22,456 |
| 1923 341 | £13,825 |
| 1924 328 | £8,240 |
| 1925 250 | £5,484 |
Amount spent on work for which Unemployment Grant's Committee have given Grants: —
| 1921/22 | £4785 |
| 1922/23 | £1984 |
| 1923/24 | £3023 |
| 1924/25 | £1960 |
| 1925-26 | £3084 |
| £14,836 |