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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Wembley 1940
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Wembley]
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1940 1939
No. of dwelling houses overcrowded
at end of year 15 22
No. of cases of overcrowding relieved
during year 18 37
No. of houses becoming overcrowded
again after steps had been taken
tc abate the overcrowding Nil Nil
Factory inspections for purpose of provisions as to health
| Number of: | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections. | . Written Notices. | Occupiers prosecuted. | |
| 497 | 9 | - | |
| 21 | — | — | |
| Total | 518 | 9 | - |
Defects found -
| Found. | Remedied. | |
|---|---|---|
| Want of cleanliness | 3 | 3 |
| Sanitary convenience (insufficient) | 1 | 1 |
| (unsuitable or defective) | 39 | 33 |
| Other offences | 4 | 4 |
| Total - | 47 | 41 |
Outworkers - No. on Register 31.12.40 96
No. of visits paid to outworkers' premises 117
Offices - No. on Register 204
No. of visits made 158
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