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HOUSING. Following the execution of approved works one basement
premises was made fit for human habitation.
Of persons living in premises the subject of clearance or
closing orders made prior to the year under review, 55 secured accommodation
of a private nature through their own efforts.
Of the 205 cases of overcrowding on the Register at the end of
1941:
65 were found to have been abated by removal; and a further
17 by a natural reduction in the size of the family, or on
obtaining additional accommodation;
45 were found to be temporarily abated in consequence of members
of the family having been evacuated or serving with
H.M.Forces;
58 were still overcrowded; and
20 could not be investigated as no one could be found to answer
inquiries.
Four new cases of overcrowding were discovered during the year.
Two of the overcrowded families were provided with accommodation
on London County Council Estates.
During the year the Associated Fumigators, Limited, under an
agreement with the Council, removed and treated the furniture, etc.,
of 2 families with hydrogen cyanide gas. The cost of the work was
£6. 10s. Od.
G. E. Oates.
M.D., M.R.C.P.(London) D.P.H.(Cambridge)
Barrister-at-Law
Medical Officer of Health.
20th August, 1945.
SS.