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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
Lambeth 1961
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Lambeth Borough]
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In all cases of dwelling houses treatment is undertaken by the Local Authority
free of charge, but in the case of business premises a charge is made.
During the year 1,251 complaints were received. Of this number 122 were not
Justified; 864 were in respect of brown rats, and 165 in respect of mice. During
course of investigation 1,136 baitings were made and 73 defective drains
discovered.
18 Statutory Notices were served under the Public Health (London) Act,
1936, and 11 under the Prevention of Damage by Pests Act, 1949.
FACTORIES ACT, 1937 AND 1948
PART 1 OF THE ACT
Inspections for purposes of provisions as to health (including inspections made by the Public Health Inspectors).
| Premises | Number on Register | Number of Inspections | Written Notices |
|---|---|---|---|
| (i) Factories in which Sections 1, 2, 3, 4, and 6 are to be enforced by Local Authorities. | 219 | 126 | - |
| (ii) Factories not included in (i) in which Section 7 is enforced by the Local Authority | 747 | 665 | 7 |
| Other Premises in which Section 7 is enforced by the Local Authority (excluding out-workers' Premises) | 55 | 55 | - |
| TOTAL | 1021 | 846 | 7 |