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IV. "The securing of open spaces or playgrounds in
the densest portions of the Inner Districts."
(N.B.—The Vestry are at present considering this
matter in connection with several sites).
V. " The rigid and systematic enforcement of the
laws as to Houses Let in Lodings, or Occupied by
Members of more than one Family—a duty which
might with advantage engage the whole time of an
extra permanent Inspector. The Inspector, in his
dealing wilh overcrowding, would have under
observation the sanitary conditions of the lodgings,
and be able to enforce the Bye-laws to secure
systematic cleansing and general sanitation."
(N.B.—The Vestry have appointed permanently an extra
male Sanitary Inspector).
VI. "The application of the Housing of the Working
Classes Act to secure houses being rendered fit for
human habitation, without resorting to the extreme
measure of closing them—a line of action which is
apt to increase the evil which the Vestry is
endeavouring to remedy; and the consequent
obtaining for the working classes of better house
accommodation—a sanitary improvement much
required and much to be desired in connection with
the Inner Districts."
(N.B.—Much good has been derived from applying the
Housing of the Working Classes Act to some of the worst
property in Lambeth during the past year (vide pp.
113—117).
Credit is due to the Vestry for the ready way in which
they adopted the recommendations of the Medical Officer,