London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972
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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 1932
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Poplar, Metropolitan Borough]
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| Families accommodated . | Number of persons (approx.). | |
|---|---|---|
| (3) Vacancies re-let:— | ||
| (a) New properties | 40 | |
| (ib) Adapted or miscellaneous properties | 5 | |
| — 45 | 291 | |
(b) By the London County Council:—
| (1) | By nomination | 69 | 276 | |
| (2) | By direct application:— | |||
| 585 | ||||
| (b) Rehousing accommodation | 16 | |||
| 601 | * | |||
| Total | 849 | |||
*It is not possible to give approximate number of persons accommodated
under this heading.
5. Bug Infestation.
Bug infestation is referred to in the special report which is printed as
an Appendix, page 139.
Increase of Rent and Mortgage Interest (Restrictions) Acts.
11 certificates were issued to tenants. On applications of owners,
3 certificates that the work had been done were also issued.