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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London

Kingston upon Thames 1971

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Kingston-upon-Thames]

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Table: HOUSING ACT. 1969. IMPROVEMENT GRANTS - STANDARD

HOUSING ACT. 1969. IMPROVEMENT GRANTS - STANDARD

Owner/OccupiedTenanted
Applications received1844
" approved1945
Dwellings improved2913
£
Amounts paid in grants5,261.86
Average per house125.28
Amenities provided -
(a) fixed bath or shower21
(b) wash-hand basin30
(c) hot water supply (to any fittings)37
(d) water closet within dwelling24
(e) sink7

Table: IMPROVEMENT GRANTS - DISCRETIONARY Single Dwellings Improved

IMPROVEMENT GRANTS - DISCRETIONARY Single Dwellings Improved

Owner/OccupiedTenanted
Applications received7953
" approved6538
Dwellings improved or provided3631
£
Amount paid in grants36,025.81
Average per house537.70
Dwellings Provided by Conversion
Owner/OccupiedTenanted
Applications received319
" approved (dwellings)950
Dwellings provided220
£
Amount paid in grants12,305.59
Average per dwelling559.35