[Report 1937] / Medical Officer of Health, St Andrews.

  • St. Andrews (Scotland). Council.
Date:
1937
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Credit: [Report 1937] / Medical Officer of Health, St Andrews. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    The following table gives the number of new sanitary fittings provided in connection with the foregoing alterations and new buildings :— 36 Baths. 99 Wash-hand basins. 59 Water-Closets. 4 Slop Closets. 20 Sinks. 10 Wash-tubs. 16 Spray Baths. Total 244 or 2,071 new sanitary fittings provided within the Burgh during the past 7 years. BURIALS. One burial, in terms of Section 69 of the Public Health (Scot- land) Act, 1897, was carried out during the year. This was an adult male, aged 71 years, and the cost to the Department was £8 Is 6d, no part of which was recovered. SCHOOLS. The schools within the Burgh continue to be well maintained, and no action was called for in this direction. BURIAL GROUNDS. No complaints were received regarding the condition of any of the burial grounds within the Burgh. HOUSING. REPORT for the year ended 31st December 1937, on proceedings taken with regard to the Inspection, Improvement and Demolition and Closure of Dwelling-Houses. HOUSING (INSPECTION OF DISTRICT) REGULATIONS (SCOTLAND), 1928. 1. Number of dwelling-houses inspected :— (cr) During year . . .. .. .. 19 (b) Since 1st January 1931 .. .. .. 308 2. Number of dwelling-houses which on inspection were considered to be in any respect unfit for human habita- tion :— (a) During year .. .. .. .. 9 (b) Since 1st January 1931 .. .. .. 235