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Marylebone 1930
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for St. Marylebone, Metropolitan Borough]
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INTRODUCTORY.
Population.—In the Annual Report for 1925 which, like that for this year,
was a "Survey Report," under this head references were made to the difficulties
associated with the making of estimates as to numbers of inhabitants in the years
between the censuses. The difficulties in this connection increase as the period since
the taking of the census lengthens and are particularly marked in areas in which
the resident population is a decreasing one. The year 1930 in the case of St.
Marylebone could not be surpassed for difficutly so tar as population is concerned,
and the population figure being so very important in relation to the bulk of the
rates to be quoted in the following pages, it is well to note that the number of
inhabitants is estimated only, and that the number is not absolutely reliable.
These, however, being of the various wards, are interesting from other points of view and are well worth showing.
| Year. | The Borough. | All Souls. | St. Mary. | Christ Church. | St. John. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1925 | 106,100 | 25,425 | 27,172 | 83,024 | 20,479 |
| 1926 | 105,800 | 25,353 | 27,095 | 32,931 | 20,421 |
| 1927 | 103,500 | 24,794 | 26,509 | 32,218 | 19,979 |
| 1928 | 104,000 | 24,915 | 26,638 | 32,371 | 20,076 |
| 1929 | 102,400 | 24,532 | 26,228 | 31,873 | 19,767 |
| 1930 | 102,400 | 24,532 | 26,228 | 31,873 | 19.767 |
SANITARY CIRCUMSTANCES.
Under this heading the Ministry of Health calls for a report with regard to
such matters as Water, Drainage and Sewerage, Closet Accommodation, Scavenging,
Sanitary Inspection, Premises and Occupations controlled by By-laws or
Regulations, Schools, &c. In respect of some of these matters, on account of the
circumstances and arrangements existing in London Boroughs, there is little to be
said, and much of the information is obtainable only from other departments of the
Council or from other bodies. In order, however, to comply with the requirements
of the Ministry, and to assist in obtaining uniformity in reports, each of
the more important matters is dealt with as fully as possible.
Water.
As usual, and naturally, of course, having regard to the excellence of the
provision made by the Metropolitan Water Board, complaints as to water supply,
either as regards quantity or quality, were few. All were dealt with, and a remedy
found.
Water Supply cut off.—In accordance with the requirements of the Public
Health (London) Act, 1891, Section 49 (1), the Metropolitan Water Board reported
that the water had been cut off in four premises. This is the lowest number for a
considerable period. The reason for discontinuing the supply was in each case the
non-payment of rate.
In the event of the premises being a tenement house, action was taken immediately
on receipt of the Board's notice, in order to secure that the tenants should
suffer no hardship as a result of being deprived of water.