§ Mr. Parkerasked the Minister of Transport whether he is aware that considerable annoyance is caused to the inhabitants of Barking and district by the smoke from the Barking power station; and why the same high standard of smoke cleansing in force at Battersea has not been introduced at Barking even in the recent extensions of plant?
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§ Mr. BurginThis matter is under observation.. In connection with a recent extension of the Barking station the Electricity Commissioners attached to their consent a condition requiring all reasonable precautions to be observed as regards the elimination of smoke and grit in the use of the extended boilers and plant.