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Finchley 1936
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Finchley]
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The number of attendances at the Creche is almost the same as in the previous year.
| 1936 | 1935 | |
|---|---|---|
| Children attending | 82 | 83 |
| Total attendances | 6,405 | 6,483 |
| Receipts from Mothers |
CHILDREN ACT, 1908. PART l. AND
CHILDREN AND YOUNG PERSONS ACT, 1932.
At the beginning of the year there were on the register
19 mothers receiving 44 children, while at the end of the
year there were 17 mothers receiving 37 children. Practically
all the children attend the Infant Welfare Centres, but
frequent home visits are also paid by the Health Visitors.
No case called for any special action by the Council.
Housing Statistics for the Year 1936.
Number of New Houses erected during the Year:—
(a) Total (including numbers given separately
under (b)
(i.) By the Local Authority Nil
(ii.) By other Local Authorities Nil
(iii.) By other bodies and persons 584
(b) With State assistance under the Housing
Acts:-
(i.) By the Local Authority.
(a) For the purpose of Part II
of the Act of 1925 Nil
(b) For the purpose of Part III
of the Act of 1925 Nil
(c) For other purposes Nil
(ii.) By other bodies and persons Nil
1.—Inspection of Dwelling-houses during the Year:(1)
(a) Total number of dwelling-houses inspected
for housing defects (under
Public Health or Housing Acts)1,551
(b) Number of inspections made for the
purpose 5,867
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