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Acton 1930
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Acton]
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1930
50
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| Particulars. | Found. | Remedied |
|---|---|---|
| (1) | (2) | (3) |
| Want of Cleanliness | 17 | 17 |
| Want of Ventilation | Nil | Nil |
| Overcrowding | Nil | Nil |
| Want of drainage of Floors | Nil | Nil |
| Other Nuisances | 12 | 12 |
| Sanitary Accommodation — | ||
| Insufficient | Nil | Nil |
| Unsuitable or defective | 28 | 28 |
| Nor separate for sexes | Nil | Nil |
| Offences under the Factory and Workshop Acts :— Illegal Occupation of underground | ||
| Bakehouses | Nil | Nil |
| Other Offences | Nil | Nil |
| Total | 57 | 57 |
| 3.— Outwork in unwholesome premises, Section 108 Nil | ||
HOUSING.
Number of Houses erected during the year :—
(a) Total [including number given separately
under (b) 514
(b) With State assistance under the Housing Acts :—
(i) By the Local Authority 12
(ii) By other bodies or persons Nil
1.—Unfit Dwelling Houses.
Inspection.
(1) Total number of dwelling-houses inspected for
housing defects (under Public Health or Housing
Acts) 1244
(2) Number of dwelling-houses which are inspected
and recorded under the Housing (Inspection of
District) Regulations 1910, or the Housing Consolidated
Regulations, 1925 670
(3) Number of dwelling-houses found to be in a state
so dangerous or injurious as to be unfit for human
habitation Nil
(4) Number of dwelling houses (exclusive of those
referred to under the preceding Sub-Head) found
not to be in all respects reasonably fit for human
habitation 1172