London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972

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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

Richmond upon Thames 1947

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Richmond]

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28
Defective sash cords 65
Defective window sills 38
Windows not made to open 10
Inadequate lighting and ventilation
Defective firegrates and kitchen ranges 51
Defective chimney-pots, etc. 19
Smoke nuisances 8
Defective coppers 2
Defective coal cupboards 2
Defective staircases 2
Premises infested with rats and mice 84
Contraventions of Bye laws
Temporary Outbuildings obstructing light & air 1
Miscellaneous defects 261
2,538
NOTICES SERVED TO REMEDY DEFECTS AND
ABATE NUISANCES
Informal Action
Preliminary intimations 519
Interviews 593

Table: Statutory Action

Statutory Action

Act and SectionNotices AuthorisedNotices Served
Public Health Act 1936 Section 24 (Drainage)33
Section 39 (Drainage)3232
Section 44 (Provision of Closets)21
Section 45 (Defective Closets)1414
Section 75 (Dustbins)2828
Section 92/3 (Nuisances)111107
Housing Act 1936 Section 9 (Insanitary Dwellings)3229