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living under grossly insanitary conditions. She, however,
indicated that she was not prepared to be removed.
Endeavours were made to obtain care and attention for her
through neighbours, but they had already done all that could
be reasonably expected, and through a friend, who, however,
was not living in the district and was unable to help, but
assistance was given by the provision of a Home Help. No
relatives could be found and under all the circumstances the
Council came to the conclusion that no option was left but to
take action under Section 47 of the National Assistance Act.
Unfortunately, this woman committed suicide before the
Court Order could be made and at the subsequent inquest the
Coroner recorded a verdict that the person took her own life
while the balance of her mind was disturbed and he also considered
that the Council had acted in accordance with their
duty and in the best interests of the deceased lady.
ESTABLISHMENTS FOR MASSAGE AND SPECIAL
TREATMENT.
MIDDLESEX COUNTY COUNCIL ACT, 1944, SECTION
353—363:
The Council continued to exercise its function as a licensing
authority under the provision of the above-mentioned Act. A
person requiring a licence or renewal of a licence under this
part of the Act must make application in writing to the Local
Authority giving certain information, such as age, nationality,
technical qualifications and nature of the establishment and
business to be conducted thereat.
The Council considered the following number of applications:—
Renewals of Licences 24
Licences Refused 2
SANITARY CIRCUMSTANCES OF THE AREA.
HOUSING:
I am indebted to the Housing Officer for the following
observations and statistics relevant to the housing situation in
the Borough during the year under review:—
14