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NATIONAL ASSISTANCE (AMENDMENT) ACT. 1951.
In September of this year the National Assistance (Amendment) Act,
1951, came into force. This provides an emergency method of applying
to Court for compulsory removal of aged and infirm persons to a hospital
or other suitable place for a maximum period of three weeks, by dispensing
with the seven clear days' notice to the person concerned or in
charge of him, as required in Section 47 of the National Assistance Act.
The Amendment Act is designed to cover cases where a delay of even a few
hours might prove decisive. It was agreed by the Public Health Committee
that the Medical Officer of Health be authorised to make any
applications necessary under this Act.
REHOUSING OF FULHAM RESIDENTS ON L.C.C. HOUSING ESTATES.
During the year 420 families were visited by the Sanitary In
spectors at the request of the London County Council in connection with
applications for alternative accommodation.
Of this number 162 cases applied on the grounds of overcrowding and
the remaining 258 on medical grounds and the insanitary condition of
their living accommodation.
102 families were found to be living in overcrowded conditions,and
reports were sent to the Director of Housing and Valuer, London County
Council, recommending them for alternative accommodation on the L.C.C.
Housing Estates.
49 families were known to have been rehoused during the year.
The scheme inaugurated the previous year of linking applicants on
the Fulham Borough Council Housing List with the London County Council
system of awarding a priority for overcrowding has been continued, the
Sanitary Inspectors visiting premises and interviewing applicants as indicated
by the Housing Department; and where necessary forms certifying
the overcrowding being forwarded to the London County Council.
There is close co-operation between the Housing and Public Health
Departments on all matters relating to housing.