London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972
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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
Hampstead 1953
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Hampstead Borough]
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TABLE II
| 1951 | 1952 | 1953 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No. of manholes prebaited | 575 | 688 | 706 |
| No. of complete takes | 318 | 218 | 158 |
| Percentage of prebaits shewing complete takes | 55.4 | 31.7 | 22.4 |
The above figures shewing a gradual decrease in the number of
"complete takes" indicate a further reduction in the rat population
in the sewers.
FACTORIES ACTS, 1937 and 1948
The following tables give details with regard to inspection, etc. under this ,Act:- Inspections
| Premises | No. on Register | Inspections | Written Notices | Occupiers Prosecuted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (i) Factories in which Sec.l, 2, 5, 4 and 6 are to be enforced by Local Authorities | 311 | 26 | 1 | |
| (il) Factories not included in (i) in which Sec.7 is enforced by the Local Authority | 281 | 211 | 11 | |
| (iii) Other premises in which Sec.7 is enforced by the Local Authority (excluding outworkers' premises) | 4 | |||
| TOTAL: | 596 | 237 | 12 | - |