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23.
The principal matters dealt with were-
Sanitary Accommodation.
Defective sanitary conveniences 3
Without proper water supply 4
Defects in drainage system 11
Choked drains 12
Other defects 22
Provision of washing facilities.
Hot water soap and towels 4
Refrigerators.
Interiors cleansed 2
Insufficient food storage
accomodation 1
Want of cleanliness 60
Insufficient accomodation for
storage of refuse 10
Other defects 25
RATS AND MICE (DESTRUCTION) ACT, 1919. Infestation Order, 1943.
At a Meeting of the Middlesex County Council held on 27th January,
it was resolved that the powers and duties of the County Council under the
above-mentioned Act be, and are hereby, delegated, on and from the 1st April,
1944, to the several Boroughs and District Councils throughout the County as
regards their respective Boroughs or Districts, in accordance with the relevant
provisions of that Act.
Temporary arrangements for Councils to act as agents of the County
in the discharge of its functions were authorised on end from the 1st February,
until the delegation took effect.
A Foreman Rat-Catcher was appointed, and he commenced his duties on
1st February; and during the intervening period, until delegation, 355 visits
were paid by him, and advice given to occupiers of infested premises.
From 1st April to 31st December, 1597 visits were paid; and of this
number 429 were at premises whore fees for treatment by the Local Authority were
received.
HOUSING-.
It will be seen that many visits have been paid by the Sanitary
Inspectors arising from complaints concerning unsatisfactory housing conditions.