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Mr. H. J. Langley, Temporary Assistant Sanitary Inspector, was
re-appointed for a further period of twelve months. Mr. Langley
has been engaged in connection with the inspection and registration
of houses let in lodgings for a period of over two years.
See Mr. Langley's report, pages 191-194.
The Local Government Board replied to the application of the
Council for their consent to an amendment of the Bye-laws relating
to Houses-let-in-lodgings, to the effect that such premises should
be required to be cleansed in April and November in each year,
instead of in April only.
The Local Government Board stated that in their opinion a
requirement under which every lodging house would have to be
cleansed and lime-washed twice a year might be unreasonably
stringent. The Board were prepared, however, to assent to the
Bye-laws being amended so as to require the Landlord of a
lodging house to cause every part of the premises to be cleansed
in the first week of April, and at such other time as the condition
thereof may render it necessary.
BYE-LAWS.
Made by the Council of the Metropolitun Borough of Poplar with respect
to Houses Let in Lodgings or occupied by members of more than
one family in the Metropolitan Borough of Poplar.
Interpretation of Terms.
1.—In the construction of these Bye-laws the expression
"Council" means the Council of the Metropolitan Borough
of Poplar; the expression "Bye-laws of 1895" means the
Bye-laws with respect to Houses-let-in-lodgings or occupied
by members of more than one family which were made by
the Board of Works for the Poplar District on the 17th
day of September, 1895, and were confirmed by the Local
Government Board on the 29th day of November, 1895,