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Poplar 1957
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Poplar, Metropolitan Borough]
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Overcrowding (Housing Act, 1936)
Particulars of overcrowding and abatement of cases of overcrowding in the
Borough during the year are as follows:-
Number of cases reported during the year 9
Number of cases of overcrowding relieved during the year:Rehoused
by London County Council
Rehoused by Poplar Borough Council 9
Number of persons concerned in cases rehoused 49
Closing Orders (Public Health (London) Act, 1936)
No Closing Orders were made under this Act during the year.
Closing Orders (Housing Acts, 1936 and 1957)
Closing Orders in respect of 8 underground rooms were made under these Acts
during 1957.