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At a meeting of the Sanitary Institute two years ago I
presented a paper on this subject, and the following resolution
was passed:—
'That, in the opinion of this Conference, it is desirable that
the provisions of the Public Health Acts, which prevent
occupation of new houses until they have been certified
to have a proper water supply, should be extended to
include other sanitary requirements.'
I would suggest that the attention of the London County
Council be again called to the matter, and that they should be
recommended to take steps to secure the carrying out of the
above resolution, either by an amendment of the Building Act,
or by the insertion of a clause in their next General Powers
Act."
This was done, and the L.C.C., having investigated the above
statement, have noted the matter for future legislation.
27. Verminous Booms. 159 verminous rooms were cleansed,
under the London County Council (General Powers) Act, 1904,
or were dealt with as dirty rooms under the Nuisance Section,
compared with 156,148, and 183, in the three preceding years.
Dust Removal.
28. In Woolwich Parish, 5,951 loads of house and trade
refuse were removed by direct labour, and destroyed at the
Woolwich Destructor. In the three preceding years 6,808,.
7,517, and 6,477 loads, respectively, were removed.
In Plumstead, 14,548 loads, weighing 12,173 tons, were
removed by the contractors, Messrs. Tuff & Hoar, and destroyed
by the Plumstead Destructor. £2,801 19s. 9d. was paid for
collection, compared with £2,808 in 1908. Messrs. Tuff and