London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972

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Hornsey 1943

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Hornsey, Borough of]

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Water supply (additional) provided 1
Windows and skylights provided or made usable 78
Sub-floor ventilation 9
Floors repaired 86
Windowsills repaired 38
Sash cords and fittings repaired 71
Sanitary dustbins provided 53
Accumulations of manure and refuse removed 30
Stoves, ranges and coppers repaired or renewed 42
Sundry items 188
Food stores provided 4
2,375
FACTORIES. DEFECTS REMEDIED
Sanitary accommodation—Insufficient 1
Unsuitable or defective 2
Not separate for sexes —
Workrooms cleansed or repaired 3
Ventilation improved —
Heating provided —
6
BYELAWS RELATING TO HOUSES INTENDED OR USED FOR
OCCUPATION BY THE WORKING CLASSES AND LET IN
LODGINGS OR OCCUPIED BY MEMBERS OF MORE THAN
ONE FAMILY.
Fourteen houses have been dealt with under these Byelaws during
the year and the following works carried out:—
Byelaw.
4 (b) Water supplies —
4 (c) Washing accommodation 2
4 (d) Food stores 12
5 (a) Repairs to drains —
5 (b) Means of carrying off waste water 4
5 (c) Provision of windows -
5 (d) Room ventilation provided -
5 (f) Ventilation to the bedroom and room with cooking
apparatus -
5 (g) Staircase repairs —
5 (h) Handrails provided -
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OTHER HOUSING ACTIVITIES.
FAMILIES RE-HOUSED BY THE COUNCIL. — The Council
i'e-housed 19 families, representing 84 persons.