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Wandsworth 1963
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Wandsworth, Metropolitan Borough]
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30 REPORT OF THE MEDICAL OFFICER OF HEALTH FOR 1963
HOUSES IN MULTIPLE OCCUPATION
Statistical results of the survey made of houses in multiple occupation were included in last year's Report and the opportunity is now taken to show below further results and work done up to the end of 1963:
| 1962 | 1963 | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total number of primary visits made | 1,500 | 1,287 | 2,787 |
| „ „ „ houses fully inspected | 453 | 789 | 1,242 |
| „ „ „ revisits | — | 841 | 841 |
| Number of interviews with owner | — | 319 | 319 |
| „ „ properties where basic requirements satisfied | — | — | 339 |
| Work Done | |||
| Baths provided | 16 | ||
| W.C's provided | 4 | ||
| Sinks provided | 25 | ||
| Cooking facilities provided | 10 | ||
| Water supply (cold) provided | 18 | ||
| Water supply (hot) provided | 9 | ||
| New dustbins provided | 16 | ||
| Refrigerators provided | 6 | ||
| Staircases, landings, etc., redecorated | 17 | ||
| W.C's redecorated | 21 | ||
| Bathrooms redecorated | 9 | ||
| Accumulations of rubbish removed | 8 | ||
| Electric lighting renewed or provided | 7 | ||
| Electric heating points provided | 9 | ||
| Other works | 12 | ||
| Overcrowding abated | 26 | ||
| Number of houses where Section 19 might be applied | 72 | ||
Control of Movable Dwellings
London County Council (General Powers) Act, 1959
In accordance with the provisions of the London County Council
(General Powers) Act, 1959, 6 Licences were granted during the
year in respect of sites for movable dwellings. The total number
of dwellings permitted on these sites was 71.