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and the rate of mortality will be increased. The rate of mortality in London,
and in all other cities and towns, where sanitary improvements have
been effected, has materially decreased; and, in the Whitechapel District,
a reduction in the rate of mortality has taken place, to the extent of 3 or 4
per 1,000 annually of the population since 1862, notwithstanding the great
increase of pauperism in the district.
All the public dust-bins, which are 100 in number, and scattered
over the whole district, ought to be, and generally are, inspected daily.
Not only is it necessary for the health of the district that the public dustbins
be emptied daily, but as the Board contracts for the daily removing of
the dust and rubbish from them, it is incumbent upon the Inspectors to see
that the work is done.
Very few complaints have been entered in the public complaint-book
since the staff of Inspectors has been increased, but if the Board determine
to reduce the number, it may happen that the complaints of nuisances will
be of more frequent occurrence, and the work may so accumulate that it
will be necessary to have additional assistance in the sanitary department.
I have the honor to be,
Gentlemen,
Your obedient servant,
JOHN LIDDLE.
15, Great Alie Street.