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(2) Number of dwelling houses in which defects
were remedied after service of formal
notices:—
(a) By owners 973
(b) By Local Authority in default of
owners Nil
C. Proceedings under Sections 11 and 13 of the
Housing Act, 1936 :—
(1) Number of dwelling houses in respect of
which Demolition Orders were made 5
(2) Number of dwelling houses demolished in
pursuance of Demolition Orders 2
D. Proceedings under Section 12 of the Housing
Act, 1936:—
(1) Number of separate tenements or underground
rooms in respect of which Closing
Orders were made 6
(2) Number of separate tenements or underground
rooms in respect of which Closing
Orders were determined, the tenement or
room having been rendered fit Nil
WELFARE OF THE AGED
The problems appertaining to the care and welfare of aged
persons have evoked much public concern, and in endeavouring
to overcome serious difficulties caused by the displacement of
Relieving Officers and District Medical Officers, an opportunity
is now also afforded for making other and wider improvements
in aspects of this subject which had hitherto not received
adequate attention.
In the meantime, close liaison is being maintained between
the Public Health Department and the London County Council,
local hospitals, and general practitioners. Cases of old people
reported to be in need of care and attention are visited by
Health Visitors to ascertain the exact nature of the appropriate
assistance needed. Much progress is being made in regard to
institutions for old people, which are far removed from the
former poor law workhouses. This prejudice must be broken
down, but it must also be remembered that sentimental associations
of home ties and possessions, however humble, are usually
held in high regard by the aged, who are often loth to leave
them for the greater care and comfort of these excellent institutions.