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Annual Report of the Medical Officer of Health—1897
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In this parish, houses built on the so-called "model" or block system, and
accommodating upwards of 12,800 inmates, at present escape the salutary provisions
of the new bye-laws. These dwellings, often inhabited by the uneducated and unruly
poor, are for the most part badly supervised.
I would beg once more to enter my protest that such "models" should be
included, in the interests of the public health, within the purview of the new Tenement
Bye-laws. Such a reform could be accomplished by means of an amendment of the
Public Health Act.
During the past year Miss Elliott has done good work as regards cleansing and
the abating of overcrowding.
Falcon Court and Neighbourhood.
Last year there appeared to be every likelihood that the unwholesome area of
Falcon Court and its neighbourhood would be swept away at an early date and
replaced by an open air-space.
A Local Government inquiry was held in that year and the necessity was insisted
upon of housing the population that would be displaced under the scheme. Accordingly
the London County Council prepared plans for the erection of artizans'
dwellings in the Borough Road. These plans were submitted some months ago to
the Local Government Board and are still under consideration.
Representations have been made by your Vestry to the London County Council
pointing out the urgency of the case and the continued delay in carrying out the
proposed scheme.
It is sincerely to be hoped that this important addition to the healthfulness of the
parish will be accomplished before the end of another year.