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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
Bromley 1945
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Bromley]
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Rats and Mice Destruction.
| On Complaint | Routine | Re-inspections | Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trade Premises | 49 | 31 | 370 | 450 | |
| Private Premises | 374 | 9 | 2183 | 2566 | |
| Totals | 423 | 40 | 2553 | 3016 | |
No. of baits laid 2,691
Legal Proceedings.
No Court proceedings were instituted under the foregoing
headings of this section of the Report.
SECTION D. HOUSING.
Housing Statistics for the year 1945.
Total number of inhabited houses at the end 1945 (according
to the rate books) 16719
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)
(b) No. of inspections for the purpose 3379
(2) (a) Number of dwelling houses (included under
sub-head (1) above) which were inspected
and recorded under the Housing Consolidated
Regulations, 1925
(b) Number of inspections for the purpose -
(3) Number of dwelling houses found to be in a state
so dangerous or injurious to health as to be unfit
for human habitation -
(4) Number of dwelling houses (exclusive of those
referred to under the preceding sub-head) found
not to be in all respects fit for human habitation 872