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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Holborn 1937
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Holborn Borough]
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| Houses. | Factories, etc | |
|---|---|---|
| Section 82 (1)- | ||
| (a) Dirty, dilapidated, damp premises, etc.. | 14 | 2 |
| (b) W.C.'s, drains, etc. | 28 | — |
| (c ) Accumulation of refuse | 8 | 3 |
| (d) Overcrowding | — | — |
| Section 104—Waterclosets, dirty, defective, etc. | 10 | 2 |
| Section 105—Ashbins | 1 | 1 |
| Section 105—W.C., provision of | 2 | — |
| Section 106—W.C. accommodation for sexes | 4 | |
| Section 107—Receptacles for dung | — | 1 |
| Section 128—Nuisance from Factories, etc. | — | 4 |
By-Laws as to Houses let-in-lodgings.
At the end of the year, 394 houses were registered under these By-laws. Of
these, 187 were wholly or partly decontrolled under the Rent Acts at the end of
1937.
There were 871 inspections of these premises, excluding a large number of
periodical inspections and re-inspections. 72 notices were served for breaches
of the By-laws, in addition to 426 notices that were served for annual cleansing as
required by the By-laws.
Rag and Bone Dealers.
On inspection of rag and bone shops made in the year 1937, one breach was
found of the By-laws made by tbe London County Council for regulating the
conduct of this business. Notice was served on the owner requiring him to comply
with the By-laws.
Rats and Mice (Destruction) Aot, 1919.
During the year, under the provisions of the above Act, 227 separate premises
were inspected, ranging from small dwelling houses to large blocks of offices and
business premises.
In 98 cases the Inspectors discovered evidence of rat infestation. Notices
under the Act were served as necessary, and advice given with a view to adequate