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Hampstead 1914
Report for the year 1914 of the Medical Officer of Health
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3.— Thickening substances.
(a) Any evidence of their addition to cream or to preserved
cream Ni1.
(b) Action taken where found Nil.
4. — Other observations (if any).
Percentage of Preservative found in each sample of cream or preserved cream where this has been determined, and also the percentage indicated on the Statutory label:—
| Offiicial No. | Sample. | Analyst's Report. | Percentage on Statutory Label. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 273 | Preserved Cream | 0·17 per cent. Boric Acid | Not exceeding 0·5 percent. Boric Acid. |
| 289 | „ | 0·28 „ „ | „ „ |
| 293 | „ | 0·37 „ „ | No label. This sample is referred to above. See Section 2 (c and d). |
| 269 | Cream | 0·20 „ „ | No label. |
| 404 | „ | A mere trace „ | „ |
Housing.
Dwellings unfit for Habitation.
83, Palmerston Road. The question of this house has been under
consideration now since it was represented as unfit for human habitation,
by my predecessor on 20 th December, 1910.
On 15th, 16th and 18th June, 1914, the appeal of the Local
Government Hoard against the decision of the Court of Appeal was
heard in the House of Lords.
On the 20th July the House of Lords reversed the decision of the
Court of Appeal, and on October 15th the Order of the King's Bench
Division was restored by order of the House of Lords and made an
Order of the High Court of Justice. The matter is still the subject of
litigation.
1-7, Peebles Mews. On 21st August the Local Government
Board's decision was issued confirming the Closing Orders made in
respect of these premises, and during the present year Demolition
Orders have been made.