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 Hounslow]
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Properties other than sewers | Type of property Non-Agricultural | Agricultural |
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Number of properties in district | 75969 | 9 |
Total number of properties (including nearby premises) inspected following notification | 5015 | 4 |
Number infested by Rats | 2878 | 4 |
Mice | 871 | 1 |
Total number of properties inspected for rats and/or mice for reasons other than notification | 7781 | 7 |
Number infested by Rats | 741 | 2 |
Mice | 219 | - |
Sewers | ||
Were any sewers infested by rats during the year ? | Yes |
Section 60 of the above Act requires a local authority as soon as practicable after the 31st December each year and not later than the end of March following, to make to the Minister of Labour a report on their proceedings under this Act containing particulars as prescribed in an order made by the Minister. These prescribed particulars, as set out below, were forwarded to the Minister of Labour on the 21st February, 1968.
Table A. Registration and General Inspections
Class of Premises | Number of premises registered during the year | Number of premises registered at end of year | Number of registered premises receiving a general inspection during the year |
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Offices | 58 | 641 | 89 |
Retail Shops | 52 | 1136 | 284 |
Wholesale shops, warehouses | 11 | 126 | 9 |
Catering establishments open | |||
to the public, canteens | 14 | 179 | 44 |
Fuel storage depots | - | - | - |
Total | 135 | 2082 | 426 |
Table B. Number of visits of all kinds by Inspectors to registered premises | 1849 |