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SANITARY CIRCUMSTANCES IN THE BOROUGH
Work carried out by Sanitary Inspectors
Vicing and Inspections, including re-inspections, to a total of
27,407 were made by 15 of the staff. Of this figure 4,958 were made
by the 2 Food Inspectors and 6,473 by the 2 Factory Inspectors.
A total of 1,473 Intimation Notices, including 317 by the
Factory Inspectors; 435 Statutory Notices and 7 Notices under the
Rent Restriction Act were served during the year. No Notices were
served under the Shops Act.
Under the Public Health (London) Act 193& there were 9
prosecutions in respect of general sanitary work, and 2 under the
London County Council By-Laws made under the Housing Act (Section 6).
The removal to a home or Institution of certain aged, diseased
or infirm persons is authorised under Section 224 of the Public
Health (London) Act of 1936. During the year 1 person (male) was so
dealt with.
Work in connection with first-aid repairs to war damaged houses
was continued in this Department to 31st May 1944, following which
date the duties Involved were transferred to the Highways, Sewers
& Public Works Department. The transfer included the services of
the Housing Inspector and 1 Sanitary Inspector together with the
staff of Technical Assistants. During the period January to May a
total of 10,585 visits, including 919 first visits, were made.