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

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Wood Green 1950

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Wood Green]

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2. Defects Found.

Particulars.Number of cases in which defects were foundNumber of cases in which prosecutions were instituted
FoundRemediedReferred
To H.M. InspectorBy H.M. Inspector
Want of cleanliness11
Overcrowding
Unreasonable temperature
Inadequate ventilation
Ineffective drainage of floors
Sanitary Conveniences:
(a) insufficient
(b) unsuitable or defective363
(c) not separate for sexes11
Other offences against the Act (not including offences relating to Outwork).111
Total6913

3. Outwork.

Nature of Work.No. of outworkers in August listNo. of cases of default in sending lists to CouncilNo. of prosecutions for failure to supply listsNo. of instances of work in unwholesome premisesNotices servedProsecutions
Wearing apparel:
Making, etc.89
Curtains and Furn3
iture hangings
Furniture and upholstery1
Brass and brass articles5
Feather sorting47
Cosaques, Christmas crackers & stockings28
Total173

WATER SUPPLY.
The whole borough is in the area supplied by the Metropolitan
Water Board and every house has a constant supply.