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Islington 1938

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Islington Borough]

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[1938
RAG FLOCK.
Three samples were taken under the Public Health (London) Act, 1936,
and the Rag Flock Regulations, 1912. Two of the samples were found to be
satisfactory, but one did not comply with the Regulations, as the amount of soluble
chlorine in the form of chlorides was found to be 61.1 parts per 100,000, whereas the
amount of soluble chlorine permitted under the Regulations should not exceed 30
parts per 100,000. After consultation with the Council's Solicitor it was decided that
a strong letter of warning would be sufficient to meet the case, and this was done.
RAG AND BONE DEALERS.
During the year 40 visits were paid to 21 premises upon which is carried on
the business of a rag and bone dealer. All the premises were reported to be
satisfactory.
WATER SUPPLY.
Water Certificates.—Eighteen water certificates were granted in accordance
with the provisions of section 95 (2) of the Public Health (London) Act, 1936,
in respect of 321 separate tenements and 6 shops newly erected or rebuilt during
the year.
Number of houses which have not an adequate internal water supply, i.e.,
water supply from taps only, in yard, 30.
Premises on which notices have been served under the Public Health (London)
Act, 1936 (Additional Water Supply), 266.

RENT AND MORTGAGE INTEREST (RESTRICTIONS) ACTS,

1920to1938.

Number of applications for certificates and " reports " under above Acts :—

Year.House or part of the house not kept in a reasonable state of repair.House or part of the house kept in a reasonable state of repair." Report " re completion of work mentioned in schedule issued with certificate.Certificates not issued.Total.
19202528154
19212695215327
192215725112195
19231238152148
1924117619142
1925965123116
1926684262100
192767719295
192853615680
19295917379
193068227299
193135422162
19322641141
193325210138
19343919462
19352823657
193621111740
1937167326
19381538127
Totals1,307157273511,788