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Bye-laws as to houses let in lodyimjx.
The Public Health Committee received a letter from the
London County Council, dated 21st December, forwarding
copy of a report by their Public Health Committee on the
enforcement of bye-laws as to houses let in lodgings in the
several sanitary districts of London, together with certain
resolutions thereon passed by the Council, and also copies of a
report on the question by the Council's medical officer of health.
The Council's report stated that "Westminster is illustrative
of a district which has seriously addressed itself to the work
within recent years. The results in Westminster are particularly
striking, and should serve to encourage other authorities."
During the year the inspection of these houses has taken up
a considerable amount of time, and much good work has been
done. In many cases the drainage has been entirely re-constricted
and additional w.c. accommodation provided for the
lodgers in these houses.
In two cases, for failing to comply with the bye-laws,
proceedings were taken, and fines amounting to £7 and 21s.
costs were imposed.
Several other houses have been registered in the various
wards of the parishes during the year.
Houses closed under the Public Health (London) Act, 1891.
No. 30, Johnson-street.
No. 52, Regency-street.
The former has been put into a proper state of repair, and
the closing order has consequently been rescinded.
Unsound Food.
During the year the following articles of food have been
condemned and destroyed:—
Mutton 2,717 lbs.
Beef 1,249 lbs.
Lamb 154 lbs.
Pigs' Kidneys 1 barrel.
Plaice 3 trunks.
Whelks 1 bag.
Skate 4boxes.
Herrings 2 ,,
Haddock 1 box.
Soles 2 boxes.
Strawberries 10 boxes.
Apples 1 barrel.
Turkeys 2