Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Ilford]
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(v) Sheep Scab Orders and Amendment Orders, 1928, 1930, 1934 and
1934 (No. 2).—There has been no occasion for this Borough to be made into a
"double-dipping" area under these Orders during the year 1946. The only
sheep in the borough, at a large farm and a public Institution, have been
•double-dipped unofficially by the owners.
Rats and Mice Destruction Act, 1919.—144 complaints have been
received of the existence of rats affecting 155 premises. In 17 of these
cases poison gas has been used, and in the remaining cases other steps have
been taken.
Petroleum (Consolidation) Act, 1928.—The Sanitary Inspectors
made 355 visits to premises where petroleum is stored, or in conjunction
with the installation of such storage, and tested 5 petroleum appliances
or fittings.
The number of Licences issued was 115, and the fees paid to the
Council for such Licences was £84 10s. Od. Three Licences were issued for
the storage of calcium-carbide, the fees payable being £1.
Examination of Officers, Teachers and Servants.
The following medical examinations were carried out during 1946:—
Officers | Teachers | Servants | |
---|---|---|---|
New Appointments | 246 | 4 | 51 |
Under SicknesB Regulations | 12 | — | 65 |
Total | 258 | 4 | 116 |