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St Pancras 1910

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for St. Pancras, London, Borough of]

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The Inspectors limit their observations of a chimney to half an hour, and
only prolong the observation beyond this period so long as a nuisance is actually
being committed.
The London County Council (General Powers) Act, 1910, contains some
new powers for dealing with the smoke nuisance in London. By this Act the
Sanitary Authority may request the Count}' Council to enforce the provisions
of Sections 23 and 24 of the Public Health (London) Acr, 1891, with regard
to smoke consumption. The County Council also have the power of enforcing
these provisions in their application to any premises belonging to or used by
a Sanitary Authority. Furthermore, the County Council may spend money
up to £500 per annum upon experiments and investigations with respect to
smoke consumption, and the abatement of nuisance arising from smoke.

Table: § 10.—SUMMONSES. Under the Public Health (London) Act, 1891 (except in respect of food).

§ 10.—SUMMONSES. Under the Public Health (London) Act, 1891 (except in respect of food).

Situation of Property.Offence.Result of Proceedings.
63, Fortess RoadFailing to provide a dustbin.Fined 5s.; Costs 2s.
73, ,, ,,,, ,, ,,,, 5s.; ,, 2s.
34, Johnson StreetFailing to pave yard or open space.„ £1; „ 2s.
34 ,, ,,Failing to cleanse certain parts of.„ £i; „ 2s.
32, Little Clarendon Street,, ,, ,,„ £1; „ 2s.
36, ,, ,,,, ,, ,,„ £1 ; „ 2s.
37, „ ,,,, ,, ,,„ £1; „ 2s.
38, ,, ,,,, ,, ,,„ £1; „ 2s.
44, ,, ,,,, ,, ,,„ £1; „ 2s.
44, ,, ,,Failing to provide a dustbin.„ £1; „ 2s.
44, ,, ,,Washhouse paving defective.„ £1; „ 2s.
50, ,, ,,Failing to cleanse certain parts of.„ £1; „ 2s.
51, ,, ,,Defective water fittings at.„ £1; „ 2s.
52, ,, ,,Failing to cleanse certain parts of.„ £1; „ 2s.
41, Stibbington Street,, ,, ,,„ £1; „ 2s.
5, Heathcote StreetAbsence of a proper and sufficient supply of water.Closing Order made.
5, ,, ,,Failing to comply with the provisions of a Closing Order.Fined 5s.; Costs 2s.
26, Balmore StreetFailing to provide and maintain sufficient w.c. accommodation at.„ £5; „ 2s.