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Barking 1937

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Barking]

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During the year, 54 lists of outworkers were received from other Authorities
in respect of addresses in Barking. Eight lists were received from employers within
the district.
(e) Premises and Occupations which can be controlled by Byelaws or
Regulations.
(1) Houses Let in Lodgings.—Action under the Housing Act, 1936 has revealed
that accommodation over many of the larger shop premises in the district is
becoming used for living purposes, and as the Council is aware we are awaiting
confirmation of new byelaws for the control of such premises.
(2) Common Lodging Houses.—There remains one common lodging house in
the district and this is included in a clearance area, which has received confirmation
and this common lodging house will therefore be demolished at an early date.
I have on other occasions and in other reports referred to the need for a
municipal hostel for the use of the casual labourers in the district.
(3) Tents, Vans and Sheds.—There are seven van dwellings situated in two
yards in the district where water supply and sanitary accommodation are provided.
Ninety-seven visits were paid and thirteen notices were served in respect of sixteen
defects discovered at these and other temporary van sites.
The Barking Corporation Act, 1933 provides that approval is now necessary
before this type of dwelling can be established in the district.
(4) Underground Sleeping Rooms.—There are no such occupied rooms in the
district.

(5) Offensive Trades. — The number of premises used for this purpose are as follows:—

Fish Fryers23
Dealers in Rags and Bones7
Gut Scraper1
Fat Melters2
Fish Skin Scraper1
Oil Boiler1
Soap Makers1
Total36