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234
1906]
Overcrowding.
Abated . 91
Underground Rooms.
Abolished for sleeping . . 37
Other Nuisances 8.687
Total nuisances . 15.461
Cesspools.—These are occasionally found, and are of course abolished,
unless there is some strong reason for a contrary action. During the year
under consideration 23 were discovered and filled up.
Overcrowding.—In 91 instances overcrowding was detected, which is
the lowest number for several years. It compares with in cases in 1905 and
138 in 1904. In addition to this, the Inspectors of Houses Let in Lodgings
had 45 cases abated, so that altogether 125 were dealt with.
Underground Rooms.—The disuse of 37 underground rooms was
ordered, as against 40 in 1905, 57 in 1904, 25 in 1903, 48 in 1902, and 57
in 1901.
Houses closed.—No house was closed as being unfit for human
habitation.
Manure Depots.—The manure depots were inspected on 141 occasions
and were found in a satisfactory condition. The depot at the Great Eastern
Railway siding, Upper Holloway, was also carefully inspected by the Medical
Officer of Health on several occasions in consequence of complaints received
from the Yerbury Road London County Council School, but he was unable to
detect any nuisance with which the Council could deal. It is hardly too much
to say that this siding is kept in a most admirable manner and that its state
reflects credit on those in charge of it.
Regent's Canal.—This canal, which in the past has given so much
trouble, was kept under observation during the year, but it is a satisfaction to
note that no complaint was made against its state by the Inspectors or by the
public generally.
Offensive Trades.—These trades fortunately are few in number, only 7
being on the register. They include 3 tripe dressers, 2 gut scrapers, 1 tallow