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Lambeth 1958
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Lambeth Borough]
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SUMMARY OF VISITS AND INSPECTIONS
BY INSPECTORIAL STAFF
(Continued)
Visits Re-visits
Animals improperly kept 32 7
Personal uncleanliness 55 16
Exhumations 3 -
Hairdressers and Barbers 1ll 20
Pet Animals Act, 1951 32 1
Rodent Control 1,311 1,306
Unclassified 721 215
13,282 16,589
COMPLAINTS
The number of complaints received, including
rat and mouse infestations, was 3,576
DRAIN TESTING
Number of Drains tested by District Inspectors 2,846
Number of Drains tested by Rodent Officer 166
3.012
* —
DANGEROUS STRUCTURES
Dangerous structures notified to London
County Council 98
SUMMARY OF DEFECTS AND NUISANCES
FOUND AS A RESULT OF ROUTINE
INSPECTION AND INSPECTION FOLLOWING COMPLAINT
Dirty Premises 58
Verminous Premises 310
Defective Roofs 850