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The poisons used included 1,759 packets of Ratquit, which provided some
35,180 baits, 27 lbs. of Londovus, and 1,153 tins of Rodine. Experience shows that
variation in the poisoned baits used is very frequently necessary. The rat-infested
localities in the Borough did not differ materially from those of the previous year.
HOUSING.
The special house-to-house inspection of dwelling-houses is referred to on
page 22, and further particulars as regards housing are contained in the Appendix
(pp. 68 and 69).
The work on the area included in the London County Council Ware Street
housing scheme was in progress throughout the year, and the erection of some 39
tenements was completed, and of 30 others was commenced. In addition, the erection
of a block of 20 tenements in Pritchards Road was completed by the Borough
Council during the year.
As the result of a special inspection made by order of the Sanitary Authority
material improvement was effected as regards the artificial lighting of the common
stairs of a number of blocks of artisans dwellings.
The houses let in lodgings or occupied by members of more than one family
on the register at the end of the year numbered 307, five having been added and
three removed. Some 1,625 visits of inspection were made in connection with these
houses. In 315 instances intimations relating to various matters requiring attention
were served upon the persons responsible for dealing with the same, and in 175
instances statutory notices followed. In six instances proceedings before the
magistrate became necessary.