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THE WASTE GROUND IN SOMERFORD STREET.
The Sanitary Committee has in past years frequently had under
consideration the condition of this piece of land, which was frequently
occupied by Gipsy encampments. Fortunately, the London School
Board has taken over the property, and has also demolished a
number of dilapidated and unhealthy houses in the rear, and the
ground upon which they stood is now covered with a magnificent
block of school buildings.
SANITARY WORK.
Table VI. in the Appendix gives a summary of the work your
inspectors have accomplished. I have much pleasure in recording my
satisfaction with the manner in which this has been done. On
November 12th, I reported to the Sanitary Committee that Inspector
Lapworth had passed an examination by the Council of the Sanitary
Institute of Great Britain, and had received a certificate of competence
to discharge the duties of a sanitary inspector. He is, I believe,
the first metropolitan inspector who has received such certificate.
In conclusion, I beg to tender my grateful thanks to you for the
confidence you have reposed in me, and especially to the gentlemen
of the Sanitary Committee for the valuable support and assistance
given me in carrying out the duties of my office.
I have the honour to be, Gentlemen,
Your most obedient servant,
GEORGE PADDOCK BATE.
To the Vestry of
Saint Matthew, Bethnal Green.