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SMOKE ABATEMENT.
61 observations were made and 40 nuisances recorded. 16 complaints
were received from the London County Council. 13 intimations were
served and were followed by notices in 5 instances. It was not necessary
to institute legal proceedings in any instance.
Methods of observation and standards in use since 1927 are similar
. to those of the Coal Smoke Abatement Society.
Houses Let in Lodgings.
The report of the Inspector is given on page 35.
Offensive Trades, Slaughterhouses.
These are referred to in Table A, page 36.
Milkshops, Dairies, etc.
The premises are reported upon on page 67.
RAG AND BONE DEALERS.
No legal proceedings were taken for non-compliance with the L.C.C.
Bye-laws, but six dealers were cautioned for having toys, etc., on barrows.
LONDON COUNTY COUNCIL (GENERAL POWERS) ACTS,
1904 AND 1922.
Verminous Rooms.
Verminous rooms are brought to the notice of owners upon the
"Intimations," which are followed, if necessary, by "Statutory Notices"
as there are usually other nuisances or defects upon the premises.
Notices are also served under Section 10 of the London County Council
(General Powers) Act, 1922. 329 rooms were sprayed with Solution "D ".
A fluid insecticide is issued at the Disinfectant Depots, and sprayers
loaned to tenants in order to rid rooms and contents of bugs. 285 gallons
of insecticide were distributed during the year.