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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Battersea 1931
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Battersea Borough]
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The following table shows the number of male out-workers premises registered in the Borough, together with the trades and the number of persons employed:—
| Trade. | Number on Register. | Persons Employed. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premises. | Workrooms | ||
| Bootmaker | 19 | 19 | 23 |
| Tailor | 28 | 29 | 59 |
| Other Trades | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Totals | 49 | 50 | 86 |
Four new male outworkers' premises (not previously
registered) were registered during the year, and 21 were removed
from the register.
There were 87 inspections made of male outworkers' premises
during 1931, and it was found necessary to serve notices under the
Public Health (London) Act, 1891, in 11 cases to remedy sanitary
defects found on inspection, viz.:—Defective or dirty w.c. 4
cleansing 5; defective roof 1; defective ashbin 1. Two statutory
notices were also served and complied with.
No case of infectious disease was notified during 1931 fron
premises occupied by male outworkers.
Female.
| Trade. | Number on Register. | Persons Employed. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premises. | Workrooms | ||
| Blousemaker | 3 | 4 | 6 |
| Dressmaker | 30 | 34 | 39 |
| Embroiderer | 26 | 26 | 29 |
| Fancy boxes | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Fancy goods | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Fine needlework | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Glovemaker | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Knitting and crochet | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Tailor | 24 | 26 | 44 |
| Underclothing | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Other trades | 15 | 15 | 15 |
| Total | 121 | 128 | 156 |