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City of Westminster 1938
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Westminster, City of]
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The following are the comparative figures since 1934 :—
Table LXIII.—Nuisances.
| 1934 | 1935. | 1936. | 1937. | 1938. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intimation Notices | 2,060 | 1,776 | 1,471 | 1,080 | 894 |
| Statutory Notices | 66 | 89 | 73 | 67 | 26 |
| Legal Proceedings | 3 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 1 |
Water Supply.—The Metropolitan Water Board sent 17 notices of
withdrawal of water supply to premises. Fifteen were in respect of
failure of the occupiers to pay the water rate, and the remaining two for
non-compliance with the Regulations of the Metropolitan Water Board.
Appropriate action was taken in each case. No legal proceedings were
necessary.
Water Supply in Tenement Houses.—Power to effect this provision is
contained in The Public Health (London) Act, 1936, and in appropriate
sections of the Housing Act, 1936. During the year 62 water supplies
(additional) were provided in these working-class tenement houses.
Shops Act, 1934.—During the year, 1,052 shops were inspected, and
1,242 inspections were made. A total of 46 notices was served requiring
the provision of:—
Notices.
Suitable and sufficient means of ventilation 18
Means to maintain a reasonable temperature 12
Suitable and sufficient sanitary conveniences 6
Remedying other defects 10
Total ... 46
An occupier was prosecuted for failing to comply with the provisions
of the Act relating to ventilation of a shop. The summons was withdrawn
on payment of £1 Is. costs, the work having been completed
before the hearing of the case.