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Wanstead and Woodford 1942
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Wanstead and Woodford]
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Rats and Mice (Destruction) Act, 1919.—One hundred and ninety-four
visits were paid to premises in connection with complaints received and in
the majority of cases the source of rat infestation was definitely traced, the
premises being freed of rats with the aid of a Cyanogas foot pump wherever
this could be applied safely, or by means of Red Squill baits.
Factories and Food Premises were also kept under supervision for
rat infestation, and methods for their extermination were adopted in
necessary cases.
Petroleum (Regulation) Acts, 1928 and 1936.—A total of fifty-two
licences were renewed at the beginning of the year and included two licences
for the storage of cellulose. In addition, two other licences were granted
for the storage of petroleum mixture.
The total storage capacity under licences amounted to 74,180 gallons
for petroleum, 100 gallons cellulose, and 100 gallons rubber solution.
Game Licences.—Seven of the eight licences to deal in game were
renewed, and one new licence was issued during the year.
| No houses were erected during 1942. | |
|---|---|
| 1. Inspection of Dwelling-houses during the Year:— | |
| (1) (a) Total number of dwelling houses inspected for housing defects (under Public Health or Housing Acts) | 592 |
| 1,872 | |
| (2) (a) Number of dwelling-houses (included under subhead (1) above) which were inspected and recorded under the Housing Consolidated Regulations, 1925 and 1932 | Nil |
| (b) Number of inspections made for the purpose | Nil |
| (3) Number of dwelling-houses found to be in a state so dangerous or injurious to health as to be unfit for human habitation | Nil |
| (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 | 159 |
| 2. Remedy of Defects during the Year without Service of formal Notices: — | |
| Number of defective dwelling-houses rendered fit in consequence of informal action by the Local Authority or their officers | 150 |
| 3. Action under Statutory Powers during the Year: — | |
| (a) Proceedings under sections 9, 10 and 16 of the Housing Act. 1936: | |