Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Heston and Isleworth]
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Closet accommodation is generally adequate, but
defective apparatus is frequently complained
of, whilst in the outlying parts of the district
are some houses not yet connected with the
general sewerage system.
Refuse disposal: A weekly collection is made.
II. Unhealthy Areas.
Information as to complaints received or representations
made and action taken in regard to unhealthy
areas, under Part II. of the Housing Act of
1935.
Nil.
III. Bye-laws relating to houses, houses let in lodgings, tents,
vans, sheds, etc.
(1) As to working of existing Bye-laws:
For reasons given elsewhere it has been impracticable
to maintain the inspection of houses let in
lodgings, etc. Probably many houses arc now
technically houses let in lodgings owing to the
abnormal housing conditions, but are not on
the register.
(2) As to need for new Bye-laws and revision of existing
Bye-laws:
Difficulty is still experienced in dealing with caravan
dwellers and the existing bye-laws, as mentioned
elsewhere.
IV. General and Miscellaneous.
Other action taken in connection with) overcrowding:
Insanitary property and housing Nil.