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Islington 1946
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Islington Borough]
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The work carried out during the year was as follows:—
Dwellings
Business
Premises
Shelters
Bombed
Shelters
Total
963
260
83
7
1.313
Summary of Total Prosecutions during the Year 1946.
| Statute | Total Prosecutions | Successful | Unable to be served | Dismissed | Withdrawn | Adjourned "Sine die" | Amount of Penalties | Costs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Health (London) Act, 1936 | 11 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 3 | - | - | |
| Food & Drugs Act, 1938 | 12 | 6 | - | 4 | 2 | - | £14 14s. | |
| Milk & Dairies Regs. 1926/43 & Food & Drugs Act, 1938 | 5 | 3 | - | 2 | - | - | ||
| Milk & Dairies Order 1926 & Food & Drugs Act, 1938 | 2 | - | - | 2 | - | - | - | |
| Food Standards (Bakery & Golden Raising Powder) Order, 1944 | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - | ||
| L.C.C. Byelaws for the Protection of Food, 1937 | 1 | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | – |
| Meat Products, etc., (Control & Maximum Prices) Order 1944 | 4 | - | - | 1 | 3 | - | - | |
| Labelling of Food (No. 2) Order, 1944 | 2 | - | - | 1 | - | 1 | - | |
| 38 | 14 | 1 | 13 | 9 | 1 | £40 |
Water Supplies.
With the exception of a few wells in the Borough, the Metropolitan Water
Board is responsible for all other supplies.
Eight deep wells are in use for industrial purposes and 2 for one of the Council's
swimming pools.
Bacteriological and chemical sampling was carried out and in each case was
satisfactory.
SECTION D.
Housing.
Work under Section 9 of the Housing Act 1936 has again been at a standstill, as
a consequence of the lack of labour and material, prohibiting any extensive repairs
being carried out.
Requisitioned Property.—Supervision has been maintained of repairs or reconstruction
of drainage and sanitary fitments in properties which have been requisitioned
by the Council, with a view to ensuring compliance with the Byelaws where practicable.
Housing Exhibition.
The Council decided to hold a housing exhibition for one week which was
extended to a fortnight in October, 1946. Each Department was invited to make