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those authorities have in their possession valuable information
bearing on the subject, and I have to state that the Council will
be very glad to receive any information of this nature which is
available.
I am, Sir,
Your obedient Servant,
G. L. GOMME,
The Town Clerk of the Clerk of the Council.
Metropolitan Borough of Poplar.
The Public Health and Housing Committee were informed there are
very few furnished lodgings of the character indicated in the Borough.
The Public Health and Housing Committee were of opinion increased
powers of supervision are necessary in such cases, and that powers should
be obtained by the London County Council for enforcement by Borough
Councils of the washing of bed linen at least once a week, and as often
as may be necessary; for requiring provision of sufficient washing
accommodation, with towels, etc., and access to an ample water supply
and to adequate sanitary conveniences. It is also desirable such premises
should be licensed in order to ensure fitness of an applicant for a license,
and of the premises for the purpose proposed, such license to be withdrawn
where due care is not taken that the rooms are not used for
immoral purposes.
The Public Health and Housing Committee recommended the
Council to concur in this opinion and the London County Council be so
informed.
London County Council (General Powers) Act, 1907,
Section 78—Water Supply in Tenement Houses.
In the month of March notices were served under this Act to provide
a proper and sufficient water supply at some tenement houses in Bromley.
After a short delay the work was carried out and there is now a supply tap
and sink on each storey, which, needless to say, are greatly appreciated
by the tenants.
London County Council (General Powers) Act, 1909—
Storage of Food.
Part III. provides that in any tenement house not so used or occupied