Improvements In Housing And Living Conditions

Question 1

Public health act 1848

Answer 1

All new houses must have toilet
Old houses must be connected to drain or cesspit

Question 2

Public health act 1867

Answer 2

Lodging houses had to have filth removed from the streets
Sewers and drains to be fitted

Question 3

Public health act 1875

Answer 3

Health and sanitary inspectors for every city
Local authorities had to provide fresh water and refuse collection

Question 4

The artisan and labourers dwelling act (1875)

Answer 4

Local authorities could carry out large-scale clearances of slums
Local authorities could purchase properties that were in a bad state