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A report from the Warren Springs Laboratory dated 1968 investigates
smoke measurements for London during the period 1966-67. Regarding
Inner London the report states "the position with regard to smoke in this
area is better now than the most sanguine could have hoped for ten years
ago". With regard to S.0.2 emissions, the use of non-sulphur fuels such
as electricity and gas, at the point of use, and light fuel oils is tending
to reduce the amount of this pollutant at ground level, especially in residential
and commercial areas coming under smoke control.
Such reports as mentioned above confirm the testimony of many
local residents that the benefits of smoke control are more apparent as
each year passes.
(b) Smoke Control Areas
The No. 14 (Clayhall and Barkingside) Smoke Control Order became
operative on the 1st October 1968. No. 15 (Cranbrook and Park) Smoke
Control Order was made by the Council on the 8th October 1968. It is
now awaiting confirmation by the Minister of Housing and Local Government.

It was estimated that the cost of replacing and adapting existing
fireplaces would be £140,600 and £2,000 for privately and Local Authority
owned dwellings respectively, of which the Exchequer contribution
would be £57,143, and the cost to the Local Authority would be £43,800.
I give below a complete picture of the number of claims dealt with
in the areas in operation. The figures for areas Nos. 11, 12, 13 and 14
are not complete and a few claims are still being received for earlier
areas.