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 West Ham]
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3. Action under statutory powers during the year:— | |
(1) proceedings under sections 9, 10 and 16 of the Housing Act, 1936:— | |
(a) dwelling houses in respect of which notices were served requiring repairs | nil |
(i) by owners | nil |
(ii) by local authority in default of owners | nil |
(2) Proceedings under the Public Health Acts:— | |
6,923 | |
(i) by owners | 6,381 |
(ii) by local authority in default of owners | nil |
(3) Proceedings under sections 11 and 13 of the Housing Act, 1936:— | |
18 | |
(b) dwelling houses demolished in pursuance of demolition orders | 22 |
(4) Proceedings under section 12 of the Housing Act, 1936:— | |
39 | |
(b) separate tenements or underground rooms in respect of which closing orders were determined, the tenement or room having been rendered fit | 2 |