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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Poplar 1931
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Poplar, Metropolitan Borough]
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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. 231 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. 288 gallons
of insecticide were distributed during the year.
Licensed, Premises' Urinals.
17 urinals on licensed premises were found to be in insanitary condition
and were subsequently cleansed.
Water Certificates.
One certificate was issued under Section 48 of the Public Health
(London) Act, 1891.
Stables.
188 stables were inspected and reported upon, the total number of
inspections being 280.
The following infringements of the Bye-laws were dealt with:—
| Accumulations of manure, or premises otherwise not clean | 27 |
| Floors not properly drained | 3 |
| Dung receptacles:— | |
| 4 | |
| 3 | |
| (c) Not covered | 2 |
| Other defects | 16 |
40 Intimations were served, followed by 3 Notices. The works
required were completed before the end of the year.
Customs and Inland Revenue Acts, 1890-1891, and Revenue Act, 1903.
No applications for certificates for exemption under the Customs and
Inland Revenue Acts, 1890-1891, and the Revenue Act, 1903, were made
during the year.