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The following statement is also required in accordance with these
Begulations:—
Total number of dwelling-houses inspected during 1914
(under Section 17) 35
Number of houses found to be in a state dangerous or
injurious to health (Section 17)14
Number of Closing Orders served by the Council (under
Section 17) Nil
Number of dwelling-houses rendered fit for habitation
(Section 17), including those inspected during 1913 ... 26
Number of dwelling-houses closed voluntarily 1
Number of dwelling-houses in consideration or undergoing
repair at the close of 1914 18
The number of working-class dwellings remains stationary ; local
industries are, however, almost entirely confined to local needs, and the
number of persons employed in factories and workshops within the
district is relatively small.
The population consists largely of those more or less dependent
upon business or professional interests in the metropolis, to which
may be added a number of retired middle-class residents. The minor
proportion apparently is made up of local tradespeople, outdoor
servants, including a good number of skilled artisans', various officials,
and others employed among the industrial districts within more or
less easy reach.
SMALL POX.—The contract with Dagenham for the reception of
any cases has been renewed.
CHICKEN POX is still notifiable.
THE WANSTEAD ISOLATION HOSPITAL contains 20 beds,
viz.:—Scarlet Fever 12, Diphtheria 8. 29 cases were admitted during
the year, viz.:—Scarlet Fever 17, Diphtheria 12. 3 cases of Scarlet
Fever and 1 case of Diphtheria were from the West Ham Union
Infirmary, also 2 of Diphtheria from the Scattered Homes at Woodford.
There remained at the end of the year, Scarlet Fever 2, Diphtheria 5.
THE PUBLIC MORTUARY, etc.—During the year nine bodies
were deposited in the Mortuary, and nine inquests were held.