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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
Bethnal Green 1951
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Bethnal Green Borough]
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OUTWORK SECTION 110
| No. of Outworkers in August list required by Section 110 (1) (c) | |
|---|---|
| Wearing apparel (Making, etc. Cleaning and washing) | 352 |
| Curtains and Furniture hangings | 142 |
| Artificial flowers | 3 |
| Paper bags | 3 |
| The making of boxes or other receptacles or parts thereof made wholly or partially of paper | 6l |
| Brush making | 37 |
| Feather sorting | 2 |
| Carding, etc., of buttons, etc. | 12 |
| Chocolates and sweetmeats | 233 |
| Cosques, Christmas crackers, Christmas stockings, etc. | 29 |
| Umbrellas, etc. | 1 |
| Stuffed toys | 2 |
| Total | 877 |
Sectlon 110. There was no case of default in sending list to the,
Council.
Section 111. There was no Instance of work being carried on In
unwholesome premises.
(8) Shops Acts
During the year the Sanitary Inspectors paid 176 visits to
shops in relation to general sanitation, ventilation and temperature
requirements. 18 notices were served in respect of unsatisfactory
conditions found to exist.
(9) Disinfection and Disinfestation
The following is a summary of the routine work carried out by
the disinfecting staff during the year