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Shoreditch 1955

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Shoreditch]

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39.

REPORT FOR 12 MONTHS ENDING 31.3.56.

Council PropertyDwelling HousesBusiness PremisesTotal
No, of properties in Borough1612,4544,14216,612
No. of properties inspected as a result of:
(a) Notification231597414
(b) Survey under the Act261245506
(c) Otherwise7535541,307
Total inspections carried out312,8932,1265,050
No, of properties inspected which were found to be infested by:
(a) Rats(Major
(Minor1119109229
(b) Mice(Major
(Minor112941171
No, of infested properties treated by Local Authority2248110360
No. of notices served under Section 4 of the Act:
(a) Treatment22
(b) Structural works (i.e. Proofing)19524
No. of cases where action was taken following service of notice
Proceedings.
No, of "Blook" control schemes carried out 43.