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Surbiton 1950

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Surbiton]

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ANNUAL REPORT
OF THE
SENIOR SANITARY INSPECTOR
June, 1951.
To the Mayor, Aldermen and Councillors of the Borough of Surbiton.
Mr. Mayor, Ladies & Gentlemen,
I have the honour to present the Annual Report on the work
of your Sanitary Inspectors for the year ended 31st December,1950,
in which I have endeavoured to explain under various headings the
nature of the duties performed and results achieved.
COMPLAINTS.
(Excluding Council Houses).
During the year 1,083 complaints were received with regard
to the undermentioned matters, were duly investigated and any
necessary action taken.
Choked and defective drains 254
Insanitary or dilapidated condition of
houses and premises 133
Dampness 44
Defective or insufficient W.C. accommodation 20
Defective water pipes or fittings 9
Withdrawal of water supply 1
Insufficient or defective refuse bins 13
Overcrowding 11
Offensive smells from various causes 29
Offensive accumulations 10
Nuisance from animals improperly kept 13
Unwholesome food 36
Infestation with bugs or fleas 10
Infestation with other insect pests 15
Infestation with rats and mice 422
Smoke nuisances 13
Flooding 10
Complaints re. milk 3
Dangerous walls or fences 6
Miscellaneous . 31
Total 1,083

The number of complaints received in the Department during the past ten years was:-

194910071944450
19489861943475
19479261942482
19468311941347
19455501940411

17.