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In 1911, 7 families, 26 persons in all, availed themselves of its
accommodation.
Offensive Trades.—In Finsbury there is only one registered
offensive trade—Mr. Joseph L. Henson, Tripe Dresser, 137, Whitecross
Street. This was inspected on 6 occasions in 1911. It was
not found necessary to serve any notice for sanitary defects.
A complaint was received of fat melting in the Borough. The
premises were visited, and it was found that 4 lbs. of beef fat were
being melted daily in a gas stove in the basement. Notice was
served upon the owner, and the practice discontinued.
Staff of the Public Health Department.—The staff consists
of:—
A Chief Sanitary Inspector, five District Sanitary Inspectors, a
special Meat Inspector, a special Factory and Workshop Inspector ,
one Lady Sanitary Inspector, two Lady Health Visitors, one Chief
Clerk, and two Clerks.
In addition there are two Disinfectors, one Van Driver, who may
assist with disinfection, and two Keepers of the Mortuaries and
Coroner's Courts. One of the Mortuary Keepers assises in disinfecting
rooms ; the other works the steam disinfector, and his
wife attends to those who are temporarily housed in the Council's
shelter.
The following table summarises the work done during 1911 by
the Sanitary Inspectors :—