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Lambeth 1890

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Lambeth]

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43
No reduction in the price of Gas has been made during the
year.
The following is a comparative statement of the prices per
lamp paid by the Vestry to the three Gas Companies which supply
the Parish.
Gas Light and Coke Co.—On actual consumption
according to meter, at as. 2d. per 1000 feet
(3940 hours per annum, and 4.72 feet per
hour per lamp), per lamp per annum
£2
0
3
lighting, Extinguishing, Cleaning, Painting,
Repairing
0
18
0
£2
18
3
South Metropolitan Gas Co.—At per lamp per
annum (inclusive of lighting, cleaning, Ac.)
3
3
9
Discount 5 per cent. allowed if paid within
one month from Quarter-day
0
3
2
£3
0
7
Crystal Palace District Gas Co.—at per lamp per
annum (inclusive of lighting, cleaning, etc.)
3
10
4
Discount 5 per cent. allowed if paid within
one month from Quarter-day
0
3
6
£3
6
10
The Gas supplied by the Gas Light and Coke Company, and
by the Crystal Palace District Gas Company his been regulary
tested by the Medical Officer.