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required by the Regulations can be accepted, suitable guidance should be given
as a Supplement to Local Authority Circular No. 18, as this problem is being
experienced by Inspectors throughout the London area.
Food Si icing Machines
A number of imported food slicing machines which are being offered for sal e
for domestic purposes have been found in use in retail shops and staff canteens.
These machines are now widely used by housewives, but do not meet the provisions
of Section 17 of the Act which requires that all machines must be " securely
fenced" so that no worker can come into contact with any dangerous part while
the machine is in motion. It has been found necessary to prohibit the use of
these machines in premises subject to the requirement of the act.
HOUSING
The constant influx of commonwealth immigrants into the borough still demands
vigilance in respect of overcrowding and multiple occupation of dwellings.
Slum Clearance
During the year 5 Clearance Areas were represented, involving 232 houses. Three
public inquiries were held and 8 Orders confirmed.
Underground Rooms
The closure of basement rooms continued throughout the year, 13 such rooms being
closed.
Closing and Demolition Orders
During the year closing orders were made in respect of 13 houses which were
unfit for human habitation, and 8 premises were the subject of closing orders on
parts of the premises.
A demolition order was made on one house.
Houses in Multiple Occupation
At the end of the year 1,138 houses were under surveillance.
During the year 104 premises were found to be deficient in means of escape in
the case of fire and it was necessary to serve notices to remedy the deficiencies.
Management Orders were made in respect of 13 premises and informal notices to
remedy conditions caused by neglect of management were served with regard to 74
houses. In 23 cases the conditions were rectified. Summonses heard served for
contraventions of the Management Regulations numbered 46, fines amounting to £238
being imposed.
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