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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
Hayes and Harlington 1934
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Hayes]
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3.— Notices Served.
| Served. | Complied with. | Outstanding. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Informal notices | 215 | 176 | 39 |
| Statutory notices— | |||
| Section 23, Public Health Act, 1875 | 1 | — | 1 |
| Section 36, Public Health Act, 1875 | 11 | 9 | 2 |
| Section 41, Public Health Act, 1875 | 3 | 3 | — |
| Section 62, Public Health Act, 1875 | 2 | 2 | — |
| Section 94, Public Health Act, 1875 | 8 | 7 | 1 |
| Section 9, Housing of the Working Classes Act, 1885 | 11 | 3 | 8 |
| Section 17, Housing Act, 1930 | 3 | 3 | — |
| 39 | 27 | 12 | |
4.—Summary of Sanitary Improvements Carried Out.
Drainage.
Number of drains examined, exposed, etc 40
Drainage systems reconstructed 12
Defective drains unstopped, repaired, etc. 28
Manholes built, altered or repaired 3
Fresh air inlets fixed or repaired 8
Glazed sinks provided 8
Cesspools repaired —
Water Closets.
Defective flushing cisterns renewed or repaired 11
New pans provided 11
W.C. apartment repaired, cleansed, etc. 34
Urinals reconstructed or repaired 2
Privies and pail closets converted to W.C.s 13
14