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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Barking 1957
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Barking]
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Sew Dwellings completed since end of 1939-1945 War
Barking Council 2,326
Private Owners 79
London County Council 85
2,490
War destroyed—(Rebuilt)
Barking Council 63
Private Owners (including London County Council) 331
394
Temporary Bungalows
Barking Council 207
London County Council 297
504
Registered Applicants
January, 1957—Waiting List 3,140
December, 1957—Waiting List 3,121
PROVISION OF ACCOMMODATION FOR
AGED PERSONS
This housing problem has so far been left with Barking Council
as a housing authority.
The Essex County Council has not provided any form of accommodation
under Part III of the National Assistance Act, 1948.
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