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This letter was considered by the Public Health and Housing Committee
in conjunction with a report from the Medical Officer of Health
and the following resolutions were adopted:—
(i) That this Committee ask the Council to delegate the powers under
this section to the Public Health and Housing Committee.
(ii) That the Committee follow the procedure suggested by the
Association of Metropolitan Town Clerks.
(iii) That the Medical Officer of Health be instructed to prepare a
schedule of the common staircases in tenement buildings within
the Borough, to cause a survey of the same to be made, and that
where it is found necessary the procedure detailed in the letter
be carried out.
In accordance with these instructions an inspection has been made
of all tenement buildings in the Borough and arrangements made to
interview the owners of those premises which are not in conformity with
the Act.

In the cases where natural lighting was not satisfactory steps have
been, or are being taken, to improve the lighting.
In both cases where artificial lighting was not satisfactory adequate
means for lighting have been discussed and it is expected the necessary
work will be put in hand without undue delay.