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OUT-WORKERS, 1926.
6 February and 6 August lists were received, dealing with 41 and
38 out workers respectively. Of the 79 out-workers, 33 belonged to
Lambeth and 46 elsewhere. Particulars of the latter were sent to the
Authorities concerned, whilst, in return, 132 lists were received from
various outside authorities dealing with 760 workers, of whom 754
belonged to Lambeth and 6 to districts outside Lambeth.
Of the total Lambeth out-workers reported, 57 were new outworkers,
i.e., out-workers not previously registered, as follows :
Baby Linen 1
Blouses 4
Chamois Leather 1
Children's Dresses 2
Dressing Gowns 1
Dress-making 3
Embroidery 3
Fancy Goods 1
Hats 2
Lace Goods 2
Mantles 1
Neckwear 3
Needlework 1
Nursery Boots 1
Nurses Uniforms 1
Pattern Cards 1
Rag Dolls 2
Shoe Trimmings 1
Tailors 8
Ties 4
Umbrellas 1
Underclothing 2
Wearing apparel 6
Woollen goods 5
Total 57
HOUSING DEPARTMENT
Representation under the Housing of the Working Classes
Act, 1890 (Part I.)
China Walk Area.
The official " representation " of the Medical Officer of Health
was made under date of September 25th, 1924, in connection with a
London County Council Improvement Scheme for the County, but
no approval has yet been given by the Ministry of Health in regard
thereto
Representations and Closing Orders Section 9 of the
Housing Act, 1925.
During 1926, no representations to the Council under Section 9
of the 1925 Housing Act were made and, consequently, no Closing
Orders were issued by the Council.*
V ide foot note Annual Report 1925 p. 95.