London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972

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Wembley 1948

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Wembley]

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Factories.

Number of factory premises — 509.

Premises.Inspections.Written Notices.Occupiers Prosecuted.
*Factories with mech. power1,12812-
Factories without mech. power43--
Other premises5--
Totals1,17612-

*Includes 160 inspections of bakehouses with mech. power.
Defects found.

No. of defects:—

Particulars.Found.Remedied.Referred by H.M. Inspector.Prosecutions.
Want of cleanliness572-
Overcrowding----
Unreasonable temperature----
Inadequate ventilation11--
Ineffective drainage of floors----
Sanitary Convenience:—
Insufficient551-
Unsuitable or defective25253-
Not separate for the sexes121-
Other offences1820--
Totals55607-

Outworkers.

Number on register at end of year............168
Nature of work:—
Making, repairing of:—
Wearing apparel............125
Household linen............7
Umbrellas............1
Cardboard boxes............5
Carding of buttons...........7
Toys............9