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Orders have been placed for chemicals enabling tests to be
made locally in connection with the complaints of cyanide pollution
and when these are obtained, it is hoped, by frequent sampling,
to be able to locate the source of cyanide pollution, known
to be intermittent.
Closet Accommodation
The water carriage system continues in operation throughout
the borough. Particular attention has been given to closet
accommodation in factories shops and in premises licensed by the
County Council for entertainment.
Atmospheric Pollution
In July 19 55 the Government published the "Clean Air Bill",
the object of which is to implement the principal recommendations
of the Beaver Committee's report.
Whilst the Bill is welcomed as the first step in a positive
approach to air pollution, much criticism has-been made against
many of its provisions
Clauses may be amended - perhaps strengthened - in its
passage through Parliament; and final comment must therefore be
reserved until it becomes law.
Sites have been fixed locally for atmospheric pollution
gauges - two sites for deposit gauges and one site for a sulphur
dioxide recording instrument.
Housing
Representations in respect of three clearance areas, viz:White
Hart Lane Nos. 1 and 2 and Tewkesbury No. 2, were reported
in my annual report for last year.
A public inquiry in respect of the White Hart Lane areas was
held in February, 1955 when objections in respect of 50% of the
properties were heard. An inquiry dealing with the Tewkesbury
area was held in March, 1955 when objections representing over 50%
of the properties were heard.
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In both areas confirmation was subsequently received from the
Ministry of Housing and Local Government. Confirmation with some
modification was also received in respect of the Tottenham Hale
clearance area and demolition of the houses in this area is
proceeding.