THE SANITARY ADMINISTRATION OF BELFAST IN THE MID-1990S

The paper presented in 1898 by F. W. Lockwood (a) provided a detailed description of the many and varied factors contributing to the health and welfare of the population of Belfast, and (b) took a forward look as to where improvements could be foreseen. This paper considers the i ssues which were raised almost a hundred years ago and assesses the ch anges and developments in the fields of politics, legislation, demogra phy, topography, water, sewerage, environmental health, public health, waste management and housing. It is likely that Lockwood would be sat isfied by the overall improvement to people's general health and their environment, although the utopia he wished for is still some way off.