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[1915
Sanitary Accommodation.—In only 12 workshops was separate
accommodation for the sexes required, and it was provided before the end of
the year.
In 13 cases the number of w.c.'s was insufficient, but 12 had been provided
before the close of the year.
Uncleanliness of closet pans was found existing in 70 cases, and 66 of
these were duly cleansed, while 67 that were unsuitable or defective were
removed.
Bakehouses.—Of the 236 registered bakehouses, only 173 are actually
in use. The Chief Inspector, Mr. J. R. Leggatt, made his annual inspection
of them, and reports thereon, as follows:-
Public Health Department.
Town Hall,
Upper Street, N.
19th June, 1915.
To the Medical Officer of Health.
Dear Sir,
I have completed my annual inspection of the hakehouses in use within the Borough,
which number 173.
As you are aware Inspector West has been absent from his duties for six months,
and as the systematic inspection of the bakehouses is part of his work, I did not find them
in such a satisfactory state as in former years.
In a great many instances the reason given for the cleansing, etc. not having been
carried out, was that owing to the War, labour is scarce. This is to an extent correct; as
I found that in one case the occupier and his wife did the whole of the necessary work, and
several of the bakehouses have been either painted or distempered by the occupiers themselves.
I found that prior to my inspection a great many of the bakehouses occupied by
Germans had been severely damaged as the result of rioting, and as a consequence were
closed; but I am able to say that the majority of them have been re-opened.
I have in previous reports referred to the necessity of regular inspection, and I was
not at all surprised to find that owing to Mr. West's unfortunate illness, and of course his
inability to carry out his duties that advantage had been taken of it by several occupiers
by not exercising the same care and attention as they have previously done.
Mr. West, who was so well known in the borough, took a great pride in this branch
of his work, and he was most attentive to every detail, remembering as he did the importance
of cleanliness being observed in the making and baking of bread, etc.
I have communicated in every case the requirements of the department, and I am
glad to state that the work is being, and will shortly be completed. It is being supervised
by the District Inspectors, to whom I am indebted for their assisfance.
I am,
Yours faithfully
JAMES R. LEGGATT
Superintendent and Chief Sanitary Inspector.