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

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Wood Green 1951

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

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2. Defects Found

ParticularsNumber of cases in which defects where foundNumber of cases in which prosecutions were instituted
FoundRemediedReferred
To H.M. InspectorBy H.M. Inspector
Want of cleanliness
Overcrowding
Unreasonable temperature
Inadequate ventilation
Ineffective drainage of floors
Sanitary conveniences:
(a) insufficient
(b) unsuitable or defective88
(p) not separate for sexes
Other offences against the Act (not including offences relating to outwork)
Total88

3. Outwork

Nature of WorkNo. 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.14
Household linen1
Lace, lace curtains and nets1
Curtains and furniture hangings2
Brass and brass articles1
Artificial flowers8
Feather sorting29
Cosaques, Christmas crackers and stockings38
Total94

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