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The vendor of this sample was prosecuted, and a fine of £5 with
£l.ls.Od. costs imposed on the vendor's warrantor.
On the 1st November, 1951, the Rag Flock and Other Filling
Materials Act came into operation. This had been a long needed
piece of legislation, as it brings within the scope of control
practically all other filling materials used in the manufacture
of bedding, toys, etc.
(1) Legal Proceedings
Legal proceedings were instituted in the following instances:-
Public Health Act. 1936.
Section 94 57
Section 95 2
Food & Drugs Act. 1938
Section 3 1
Rag Flock Act, 1911 1
Shops Act. 1950 1
Total 62
It is interesting to note that one owner appealed against the
decision of the Stipendiary Magistrate to make Nuisance Orders
arising out of non-compliance with the statutory abatement notice
served in respect of housing premises. The Appeal was held at the
Essex Quarter Sessions. The Corporation was represented by Counsel,
and it is satisfying to record that the Appeal was dismissed in all
respects and costs were awarded to the Corporation.
HOUSING.
Housing Statistics.
I. Inspection of dwelling houses during the year
(1) (a) Total number of dwelling-houses inspected for defects
(under Public Health or Housing Acts) 12,665
(b) Number of inspections made for the purpose 29,087
(2) (a) Number of dwelling-houses (included under sub-heading
(1) above) which were inspected and recorded under the
Housing Consolidation Regulations, 1925 -
(b) Number of inspections made for the purpose -
(3) Number of dwelling houses found to be in a state so
dangerous or injurious to health as to be unfit for human
habitation -
(4) Number of dwelling houses (exclusive of those referred to
under the preceding sub-heading) found not to be in all
respects reasonably fit for human habitation 3,900