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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
St Pancras 1931
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for St. Pancras, Metropolitan Borough]
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In accordance with Section 5 of the Act, 18 applications were made by landlords for
the " release " of certificates previously granted to their tenants, the necessary work to the
premises having been carried out. In each case the " release " certificate was granted.
The nature of the work specified on the certificates embraced such items as repairing,
cleansing, and decorating the walls and ceilings, and, in addition, many items not ordinarily
dealt with by the sanitary inspectors, e.g., repair of chimney flues, stoves, mantel boards,
door furniture, floor boards, cupboard doors, etc.
In the majority of cases where an examination of premises for the purpose of issuing a
certificate under the Act was made by an inspector, opportunity was also taken of serving,
where applicable, Intimation Notices on the owners for the abatement of nuisances or for
remedying breaches under the Public Health (London) Act, the London County Council
(General Powers) Acts, Bye-laws, etc.
Section IV.—HOUSING.
The following particulars concerning the number of new houses and flats erected during the year, and details of the work carried out with reference to existing houses (under the Housing Act and Public Health Acts), are given iu the following form in accordance with the requirements of the Ministry of Health : —
| Number of new houses erected during the year:— | |
|---|---|
| 99 flats | |
| __ | |
| (ii) By other bodies or persons | 99 |
| 1. Inspection of duelling-houses. Inspection— | |
| (1) (a) Total number of dwelling-houses inspected for housing defects (under Public Health or Housing Acts) | 2810 |
| (A) Number of inspections made for the purpose | 11627 |
| (2) (a) Numberof dwelling-houses which were inspectedand recorded under the Housing Consolidated Regulations, 1925 | 1171 |
| 6421 | |
| (3) Number of dwelling-houses found to be in a state so dangerous or injurious to health as to be unfit for human habitation | _ |
| (4) Number of dwelling-houses (exclusive of those referred to under the preceding sub-head) found not to be in all respects reasonably fit for human habitation | 1457 |
| 2. Remedy of defects without Service of formal Notices. Number of defective dwelling-houses rendered fit in consequence of informal action (intimation only) by the Local Authority or their Officers .. . . . . .. | 2645 |
| 3. Action under Statutory Powers. A.—Proceedings under Sections 17, 18 and 23 of the Housing Act, 1930. (1) Number of dwelling-houses in respect of which notices were served requiring repairs | 39 |
| (2) Numberof dwelling-houses which were rendered fit after service of formal notices:— | |
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