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62
Families Number of
accom- persons
modated. (approx.).
(3) Vacancies re-let:—
(a) New properties 30
(b) Adapted or miscellaneous
properties 3
— 33 192
(b) By the London County Council:—
(1) By nomination 49 196
(2) By direct application:—
(а) New tenements 538
(б) Rehousing accommodation 153
691*
Total 823
*It is not possible to give the approximate number of persons
accommodated under this heading.
Verminous Rooms (L.C.C. (General Powers) Act, 1922).
Verminous rooms are brought to the notice of owners upon the
"Intimations," which are followed, if necessary, by Statutory Notices
as there are usually other nuisances or defects upon the premises.
Notices are also served under Section 10 of the London County Council
(General Powers) Act, 1922. 239 rooms were sprayed with Solution "D "
or fumigated with sulphur, etc.
A fluid insecticide is issued at the Disinfectant Depots, and sprayers
loaned to tenants in order to rid rooms and contents of bugs. 351 gallons
of insecticide were distributed during the year.
Bug Infestation.
Bug infestation is referred to in the special report which was printed
as an Appendix in the Annual Report for 1932.
This subject received the attention of the Public Health Committee
on 10th June, 1933, when the Medical Officer of Health submitted the
following statement:
"The Medical Officer of Health reminds the Committee that on 6th
June, 1932, they received a report on 'Bug Infestation' in which reference