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Proceedings under Section 11 of the Housing Act, 1936: —
(1) Number of houses in which demolition orders
were made 1
Proceedings under Section 12 of the Housing Act, 1936: —
(1) Number of houses in which closing orders
were made for underground rooms —
4. Rent and Mortgage Interest (Restrictions) Act,
1920-1938.
Number of certificates issued to occupiers that
houses were not in a reasonable state of repair —
INSPECTION AND SUPERVISION OF FOOD
Clean Food Campaign.
Examinations are made of all food premises, the desirable
features carefully assessed and marks awarded on a special form.
The premises were on the whole satisfactory with some minor
adjustments necessary. In addition the following measures were
taken during the year: —
Clean Food Exhibition.—A successful exhibition was held,
with the help of the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries and
other interested parties, at the Baths Hall, Mitcham, from Saturday,
7th April, to Friday 13th April.
About 3,000 people attended, of whom almost 700 were
children. Apart from the film annexe and the stage which was
used for demonstrations, there were 18 exhibition stands consisting
of a larger number of exhibits, as listed below.
The film shows, which took place two-hourly in the side
room, were nearly always full to capacity and were seen by 1,625
persons.
The cookery demonstrations proved of great interest and
the Gas and Electricity Boards expressed their pleasure that
they were so well attended,