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Ealing 1950
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Ealing]
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Section 54—Basement Bakehouses.
A survey of the two remaining basement bakehouses in the
Borough was carried out during the year. In one case, the Council
were not satisfied that the bakehouse was suitable for use as such
and the Certificate was withdrawn. In the other case, the
Certificate was renewed for a further period.
Shops Act 1950.
In co-operation with the Shops Act Inspector, improvements
under Section 38 of the Shops Act 1950, relating to the health
and comfort of shop workers, were carried out in 30 instances.
Improved means of maintaining a reasonable temperature were
secured at 10 premises ; improved sanitary accommodation at 13
premises ; lighting was improved in 1 case, and washing facilities
improved in 6 cases.
| Animals—nuisances from abated | 21 |
| Caravans—nuisances from abated | 338 |
| Cesspools—abolished | 3 |
| Cesspools—cleansed | 8 |
| Drains—connected to sewer | 3 |
| Drains—cleared and cleansed | 384 |
| Drains—reconstructed | 39 |
| Drains—repaired | 172 |
| Drains—new soil or ventilating pipes provided | 15 |
| Damp proof courses inserted in walls | 32 |
| Dampness—other forms remedied | 235 |
| Dustbins—provided | 205 |
| Floors—repaired | 123 |
| Floors—sub-floor ventilation provided | 19 |
| Food premises—improvements carried out. | 138 |
| Food Cupboards ventilated | 4 |
| Refuse—accumulations removed | 81 |
| Roofs, eaves gutters and rainwater pipes repaired | 671 |
| Sinks and waste pipes repaired or renewed | 69 |
| Walls and ceilings repaired and cleansed | 1,324 |
| Water supply re-instated | 63 |
| Water supply—draw taps fixed to main supply | 13 |
| Water closets—repaired, reconstructed or improved | 160 |
| Yards paved or repaired | 40 |
| Other defects remedied | 853 |