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Barking 1957

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Barking]

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Stove13
Walls and ceilings71
Water supplies17
Dustbins and dust chutes603
Verminous rooms12
Accumulation of rubbish45
Animals and birds3
Draining boards1
Washing coppers1
Weatherboards1

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NEW LEGISLATION
The Housing Act, 1957.
The Rent Act, 1957.
The Public Health Officers (Deputies) Act, 1957.
STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS
No. 628 The Diseases of Animals (Waste Foods) Order, 1951
No. 304 The Local Authorities (Charges for Dustbins) Order.
1957.
No. 541 The Smoke Control Areas (Exempted Fireplaces)
Order, 1957.
No. 191 The Petroleum (Conveyance by road) Regulations,
1957.
No. 391 The Milk (Special Designation) (Specified Areas)
Order, 1957.
No. 1066 The Colouring Matter in Food Regulations, 1957.
No. 2157 The Food Hygiene (Amendment) Regulations, 1957.
No. 981 The Rent Restrictions Regulations, 1957.
Building Byelaws (Smoke Prevention), 1957.
Section B—HOUSING
Provision of Housing Accommodation, Year 1957
New Accommodation
Dwelling
Provided
Thames View Estate 493
Westbury Road Flats (Mayflower House) 24
London Road Flats/Maisonettes 14
Bradfield Drive (Houses and Flats) 52
Total for year 583
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