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PUBLIC HEALTH (LONDON) ACT, 1956 - Section 122.
Action was taken in one instance under this Section of the Act for
the purpose of the removal and destruction of verminous and offensive
articles to health,
HOUSING.
From June onwards when the enemy commenced fly-bom and rocket
attacks, many families who had returned to the Borough from reception
areas, again hastily departed, and in consequence a number of them, who
were badly overcrowded, lost the opportunity of accepting offers of
re-accommodation made by the London County Council. In consequence only
7 families were rehoused on the grounds of overcrowding, involving
55 persons in all.
Twelve families were re-housed by the London County Council on
urgent medical grounds. Many other medical cases had the misfortune to
have their homes damaged and were re-housed by the Billeting Officer,
Apart from the cases already mentioned a considerable number of
cases were dealt with under Ministry of Health Circular 2845 and were
passed to the Billeting Officer for rehousing,
HOUSING ACT, 1936-Section 9.
Action was taken under the above Section in respect, of the
following properties:-
11, 15, 15, 17, 19, 21, 25, 25, 27,
29, 51, 55 and 55 Gaywood Street.
HOUSING ACT, 1956-Section 12.
Closing Orders in respect of underground rooms and parts of
buildings were made under this Section as regards the following
premises:-
45, Dolben Street
59, West Square.
INSPECTION AND SUPERVISION OF FOOD.
Constant attention was given to inspection of food in the Borough,
Large quantities of foodstuffs are now being handled at the riverside
wharves, all of which received regular attention.
Food factories, dairies, eating houses and other food premises were
visited throughout the year and instructions given where necessary.
On a number of occasions arrangements have been made for the
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