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Rag Flock Act, 1911.—The Rag Flock Regulations,
1912.—No action was taken under these regulations during the
year under review.
Public Mortuary.—During the year 289 bodies were removed
to the Mortuary in Fulham Palace Road. There were
240 brought to the Mortuary by order of the Coroner, and 49
were received for accommodation and convenience of burial.
HOUSING.
Housing and Town Planning.—During the year the housing
conditions have not materially improved. The Housing
Schemes of the County Council and Borough Council are in
progress but no further action has been taken with regard to the
Southern Housing Scheme.
Twenty-seven Certificates were granted during the year,
under Section 48 (2) of age Public Health (London) Act, 1891,
with regard to newly erected houses having a proper and
sufficient water supply; 5 on the housing estate of the Borough
Council, and 22 in other parts of the Borough.
HOUSING CONDITIONS.
Statistics. Year ended 30th December, 1923.
1.—General.
(1) Estimated population 133,600
(2) General death-rate 11.0
(3) Death-rate from tuberculosis 1.17
(4) Infantile mortality 64
(5) Number of dwelling-houses of all classes (estimated) 18,481
(6) Number of working-class dwelling-houses (estimated) 12,000
(7) Number of new working-class houses erected 27