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5. A sufficient supply of hand towels and roller towels, their
number, and their actual cleanliness and condition at the time of
inspection.
6. The provision on the premises of a bath available for use as
such, and not kept as a storage receptacle for coal, boots and odds and
ends.
7. The provision of a room with some degree of privacy for
repairing clothes.
8. Hooks for coats and hats.
9. The height of the rooms.
10. A supply of hot water.
Overcrowding.
Overcrowding was abated in 12 cases without having to take legal
proceedings.
Smoke Nuisances.
During the year 10 observations of chimneys were made.
Common Lodging House Acts, 1851 and 1853.
The Secretary of State, by a Provisional Order which came into
operation on the 1st November, 1894, transferred to the London
County Council the powers of the Commissioner of Metropolitan
Police in respect of Common Lodging Houses.
The following is a list of Common Lodging Houses registered in
this district, providing accommodation for 437 persons; in addition
to which there is Carrington House, Brookmill Road, which provides
for 802 lodgers.