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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London

Brentford and Chiswick 1960

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Brentford and Chiswick]

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Table: The estimated additional supplies of fuel required per annum were as follows:

The estimated additional supplies of fuel required per annum were as follows:

Smokeless fuels720 tons
Electricity103,000 kilowatt hours
Gas9,640 therms

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The estimated total cost of converting fireplaces in dwellings was £9,153
of which sum the National Exchequer pays 40% (£3,661) the Local Authority 30%
(£2,746) and the occupier or owner 30% (£2,746).
During the winter months of October, November and December, 1960, no smoke
offences were reported in the local authority's No. 1 Smoke Control Area and no
major fuel supply difficulties arose.
During the year, 1,418 visits and re-visits were made in connection with
Smoke Control Areas.
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