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struction schemes embracing a few houses could
gradually be proceeded with.
V. Bye-laws relating to Houses, to Houses Let in
Lodgings, etc.
(1) Working of existing bye-laws.
(2) Need for new bye-laws or revision of existing
bye-laws.
The urgent need for bye-laws in respect of houses let
in lodgings is dealt with on page 20.
Although rather late in the day so far as Fulham
is concerned, there is need, in order to strengthen the
hands of the sanitary authority and enable them to
exercise proper control over new houses, of a bye-law
to the effect "That a person shall not let or occupy
any new dwelling-house until such dwelling-house
shall, after examination, have been certified by an
officer of the Sanitary authority authorised to give
such certificate, to be, in his opinion, in every respect
fit for human habitation." This was advocated 25
years ago, and the necessity for it was urged upon the
London County Council without effect. If a bye-law
of this character had been made at that time some of
the evils from which the borough is now suffering
would have been prevented.
In concluding this summary of the work of the
Public Health Department, I must tender my thanks
to all the members of the staff for the faithful and
willing assistance they have at all times given me.
I am,
Sir, Ladies and Gentlemen,
Your Obedient Servant,
J. CHARLES JACKSON,
April, 1920. Medical Officer of Health,