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SECTION IV.—SANITARY ADMINISTRATION.
It is the duty of the Council to see that the occupied dwelling
houses in the Borough are sound; that they are provided
with a proper and sufficient water supply; that they are
reasonably clean and damp proof; that the drainage and
sanitary conveniences are in working order, and that sufficient
dust-bins are provided. Furthermore, provision has to be
made for the removal of house refuse and scavenging. In
addition, it is the duty of the Medical Officer of Health to
report specially on the administration of the Factory Acts
with reference to workshops and workplaces.
For general sanitary and housing purposes the Council
administer the following Acts and Regulations (and associated
bye-laws).
1. The Public Health (London) Act, 1891.
2. The London County Council (General Powers) Acts,
1907, 1908, 1909, 1922.
3. The Housing Act, 1925.
4. Metropolis Management Acts, 1855.
5. Increase of Rent and Mortgage Interest (Restriction)
Acts, 1920 and 1923.
6. Factory and Workshop Act, 1901 (certain provisions).
7. Rats and Mice (Destruction) Act, 1919.
8. Rag Flock Act, 1911.
Staff. For these purposes the Council has a sanitary staff
consisting of a Chief Inspector, seven District Inspectors,
one Woman Sanitary Inspector, and two part-time Women
Sanitary Inspectors. There are two other Sanitary Inspectors
who are engaged in Food and Drugs work and in the supervision
of food. The vacancy created in 1924 by the super-