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preliminary representation under Part I. of the Act was made by
Dr. Glaister in 1898. The representation was considered by the
London County Council who advised a scheme under Part II.
During the year the late Dr. Glaister, assisted by Inspector Green,
collected the necessary evidence concerning the area. Although
this is not a matter for lengthy comment here, the collection and
arrangement of such evidence involved a very considerable
amount of work.*
Briefly, the area included in the scheme was 4,915 square yards,
of which 3,817 square yards were covered by buildings, the
remaining 1,098 being footways, etc. The total number of houses
was 73. The population was 511.
The average mortality during the last five years had been 36.4
per 1,000, whereas the whole parish mortality was 2105 and that
for London 20.5. The average infantile mortality for the last five
years was 447 as compared with 168 in the parish. The number
of notifications was 14.4 per 1,000 compared with 11.2 per 1,000 in
the parish generally. The density of population was found to be
503.0 per acre in the condemned area.
During the year further consideration was given to Nos. 1-7,
Bolton Court, and the Medical Officer was instructed to take the
necessary steps to obtain a closing order under Section 32, subsection
2, and then a demolition order.
FOOD AND DRUGS.
There have been 36 summonses under the Food and Drugs Act
during 1899 as compared with 38 in 1898.
During the year the Vestry had under its consideration certain
amendments of the Food and Drugs Act, 1875, and the question of
the conveyance of Tuberculosis by means of milk.
* Owing to the unfortunate illness and death of Dr. Glaister the Vestry
appointed Dr. Evan Jones, the Chairman of the Public Health Committee, to act
as their Medical Officer for the purposes of this scheme, and in March, 1900, he
gave evidence at the Special Enquiry held at the Holborn Town Hall.