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The Ministry of Health has been informed that the Council
considers it desirable that local authorities administering- the
Tuberculosis Regulations should be able to prevent tuberculous
persons from being directly concerned in the distribution of milk,
seepage 115. A decision on this matter has not yet been reached
by the Ministry.
Sanitary Inspection.
The work of Sanitary Inspection has been carefully and conscientiously
carried out throughout the year, a fact of the utmost
importance in view of the crying need for additional housing
accommodation for the Borough.
The Ministry of Health in the "Manual on Unfit Houses,"
has stated that:—
A fit house should be:—
(1) free from serious dampness ;
(2) satisfactorily lighted and ventilated ;
(3) properly drained and provided with adequate sanitary conveniences,
and with a sink and suitable arrangements for disposing of slop
water;
(4) in good general repair,
and should have:—
(5) a satisfactory water supply;
(6) adequate washing accommodation ;
(7) adequate facilities for preparing and cooking food, and
(8) a well ventilated store for food.
If the Public Health (London) Act, 1891, could be amended
so that the conditions described in the Manual as being necessary
could be enforced under the Nuisances sections of this Act, a great
step forward would be made. Section 28 of the Housing and
Town Planning etc., Act, 1919, as amended by Section 10 of the
Housing, etc., Act, 1923, does not give the local authorities
power to improve housing to any appreciable extent unless they
are prepared to meet the cost out of the rates.