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* Including one shed. † Including one cottage.
During the year 9 vans were found to be overcrowded,
and notices were served, where necessary, to abate the
nuisances.
Water Supply.
During 1920, 6 applications were received for certificates
of water supply in accordance with Section 48 of the Public
Health (London) Act, 1891. The certificates were granted in
each instance.
In 31 cases additional water supply to the upper floors
of tenement houses, under the provisions of Section 78 of the
London County Council (General Powers) Act, 1907, and
Section 48 of the Public Health (London) Act, 1891, were
provided.
Sanitary Staff.
The personnel of the staff of the Health Department will
be found fully set out on page 4. During 1921 the following
changes occurred:—
Dr. W. Nicoll, who was appointed Assistant Medical
Officer of Health in 1920, resigned his appointment on the
28th November, 1921. The vacancy was not filled.
Dr. Grace Skene, M.B., B.S. (Lond.), was appointed on
the 20th July as Assistant Medical Officer (Maternity and Child
Welfare).
Miss M. H. Kaye, temporary Health Visitor, left the
Council's service in November.
Miss Mona Carr, previously Health Visitor at Islington,
was appointed Health Visitor on the 26th October.
Miss E. Butler, who was appointed temporary Record
Clerk (Maternity and Child Welfare) in May, left the Council's
service in November, and was succeeded by Miss F. M.
Humphreys. .
Inspector Odell retired on superannuation allowance on
the 12th November, 1921. The Department regrets the loss
of the services of this officer, who during his 28 years' service
proved himself a capable and trustworthy servant of the
Council.