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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
Holborn 1951
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Holborn Borough]
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| Nature of Offence. | Action Taken Under. | Result. |
|---|---|---|
| Non - compliance with Statutory Notice dated 24.11.50 to carry out cer-tain works at No. 28, Orde Hall Street. | Section 82 of the Public Health (London) Act, 1936. | Order to abate nuisance in 28 days and £2 2s. Od. costs. |
| Having in their possession for sale for human con-sumption milk to which 3.1 % of water had been added contrary to Sec-tion 9 (1) (a) of the Food and Drugs (Milk, Dairies and Artificial Cream) Act, 1950. | Section 9 (1) (a) of the Food and Drugs (Milk, Dairies and Artificial Cream) Act, 1950. | Each defendant (2) fined 40/-. |
| Failing to comply with Order to abate nuisance in 28 days at 28, Orde Hall Street. | Section 82 of the Public Health (London) Act, 1936. | Fined 20/- and 21/- costs. (3 hearings). |
| Non - compliance with Statutory Notice dated 13.4.1951 to carry out certain works at No. 11, Kirk Street. | Section 82 of. the Public Health (London) Act, 1936. | Summons adjourned sine die on completion of work and undertaking to pay £2 2s. 0d. costs. |
| Non -compliance with Statutory Notices dated 15.11.1951 to carry out certain works at No. 12, Kirk Street. | Section 82 of the Public Health (London) Act, 1936. | Summonses withdrawn, the necessary works having been completed. |
Recent Legislation.
Transfer of Functions (Minister of Health and Minister of Local
Government and Planning) (No. 1) Order, 1951.
This Order came into operation on 30th January, 1951, and in addition to changing
the title of the Minister of Town and Country Planning to the Minister of Local
Government and Planning, transfer to him from the Ministry of Health certain functions
relating to local government, rating and valuation, public health, housing, rent control,
burials, and coast protection.
Hydrogen Cyanide (Fumigation of Buildings) Regulations, 1951.
These Regulations, which came into operation on 1st February, 1952, revoke the
Hydrogen Cyanide (Fumigation of Buildings) Regulations, 1938. Before commencing a
fumigation, an operator is now required to give a signed statement to the occupier regarding
the precautionary measures required by the Regulations to be observed, and on completion
of the fumigation, a certificate to the effect that all necessary safety measures have