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Richmond upon Thames 1933

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Richmond]

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C.—Proceedings under Sections 19 and 21 of the
Housing Act, 1930:—
(1) Number of dwelling-houses in respect of which
demolition orders were made. 20
(2) Number of dwelling-houses demolished in
pursuance of Demolition Orders Nil
D.— Proceedings under Section 20 of the Housing Act,
1930:—
(1) Number of separate tenements or underground
rooms in respect of which Closing Orders
were made 9
(2) Number of separate tenements or underground
rooms in respect of which Closing Orders
were determined, the tenement or room
having been made fit 4

Table: Three, hundred and seventy-four complaints were received with reference to the following matters, viz.: —

Three, hundred and seventy-four complaints were received with reference to the following matters, viz.: —

Defective drains and sanitary fittings58
Defective water storage tanks and fittings11
Absence of, or defective dustbins ...34
Insanitary condition of houses2
Insanitary condition of passage-v/ays, etc.-
Nuisance from dampness14
Nuisance from general defects, etc.50
Nuisance from keeping of animals...2
Nuisance from rats and mice40
Smoke nuisances13
Nuisances from overcrowding7
Verminous premises ...34
Accumulation of refuse or manure...30
Miscellaneous79

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Prompt investigations of complaints were made and suitable
action taken where it was found necessary.
(Signed) George Laws, m.r.san.i., f.s.i.a.,
Chief Sanitary Inspector.