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piers and subsequent removal of the vans. In consequence of
the adoption during the year of powers contained in the Public
Health Act, 1925, proceedings were instituted in respect of two
yards containing 24 vans with a view to obtaining prohibition
orders. Success in this, our first application, was delayed, and
fines amounting to £24 were inflicted. However, early in ,1937,
orders in respect of vans in one of these yards were made by the
Stipendiary and the yard cleared. Delay in the provision of
replacement houses in connection with clearance schemes is somewhat
delaying further action in connection with the caravans.
(l) Rag Flock Acts.
Thirteen samples of rag flock were submitted for analysis,
and three samples failed to comply with the regulations. In one
case of excessive chlorine content (45 parts) the vendor and manufacturer
were cautioned. In another case (210 parts) proceedings
were instituted direct against the manufacturers vending to
the local user, and fines totalling £4 imposed. In another case
(240 parts) the local vendor was fined £1 and costs of £1 Is.
imposed.
(m) Rent Restriction.
It is surprising to find the little use made of the Rent Restriction
Acts by tenants, for the rapidity with which house repairs
are executed by certain delinquent owners, when a certificate of
disrepair is threatened, is noteworthy. Only six applications were
received for certificates.
(n) Prosecutions.
The following statement gives a summary of legal proceedings
instituted during the year:—
Public Health Act—Abatement of Nuisance (S.91)
Cases withdrawn (Nuisance abated) 10
Orders made 8
Disobeying orders—penalty inflicted 3
Case withdrawn
(Nuisance abated) 2
Public Health Act—Nuisance from effluvia (S.114)
Penalty inflicted 1
East Ham Improvement Act—Absence of Water
Supply—
Case withdrawn (water reinstated) 2