London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972
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Barking 1945
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Barking]
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(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
2,679
2. Remedy of Defects during the Year without
Service of Formal Notices:—
Number of defective dwelling-houses
rendered fit in consequence of informal
action by the Local Authority or their
officers 630
3.
| A.—Proceedings under Sections 9, 10 and 16 of the Housing Act, 1936:— | ||
| (1) | Number of dwelling-houses in respect of which notices were served requiring repairs | 27 |
| (2) | Number of dwelling-houses which were rendered fit after service of formal notices:— | |
| (a) By owners | 8 | |
| (b) By local authority in default of owners | 15 | |
| B.—Proceedings under Public Health Acts:- | ||
| (1) | Number of dwelling-houses in respect of which notices were served requiring defects to be remedied | 213 |