London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972
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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
Barnet 1940
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Barnet Rural District]
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DETAILS OF INTIMATION AND STATUTORY NOTICES SERVED DURING THE YEAR
Intimation Notices
| Nature of Defects | No. of Notices served |
|---|---|
| General housing defects including leaking roofs, dampness, defective plaster, floors, window-frames, etc. | 21 |
| Houses not reasonably fit (inspections under Housing Consolidated Regulations) | - |
| Absence of necessary information in rent books (Sections 4 and 62 of the Housing Act, 1936) | 12 |
| Drainage | 55 |
| Defective w.c. connections | 3 |
| Absence of, or dilapidated dustbins | 5 |
| Choked water courses | 4 |
| Dirty and insanitary houses | 2 |
| Insufficient water supply | 4 |
| Waste of water (referred to Colne Valley Water Board) | 4 |
| Offensive accumulations | 4 |
| Improper keeping of animals | 1 |
| Smoke nuisances | 1 |
| Dairies and cowsheds | 12 |
| Food Preparers | 2 |
| Shops | 1 |
| Factories | 3 |
| Total | 134 |
Statutory Notices
| Nature of Defects | Statute | No. of Notices served | No. of Houses affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Housing Defects | Section 9 Housing Act, 1936 | 4 | 4 |
| Nuisances | Section 93 Public Health Act, 1936 | 4 | 2 |
| Insufficient closet accommodation | Section 44 Public Health Act, 1936 | 1 | 1 |
| Cowsheds and dairies | Milk & Dairies Order, 1926 | 7 | - |
| Absence of, or dilapidated, dustbins | Section 75 Public Health Act, 1936 | 1 | 1 |
| Insanitary conditions in shops | Section 10 Shops Act, 1934 | 1 | - |
| Totals | 18 | 8 |