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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 1962
[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 businesspremises a charge is made.
During the year 1,101 complaints were received. Of this number 99 were not
justified; 766 were in respect of brown rats, and 164 in respect of mice. During
the course of investigation 1,007 baitings were made and 89 defective drains
discovered.
11 Statutory Notices were served under the Public Health (London) Act/
1936, and 9 under the Prevention of Damage by Pests Act 1949.
1. 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. | 211 | 132 | |
| (ii) Factories not included in (i) in which Section 7 is enforced by the Local Authority | 738 | 484 | 2 |
| (iii) Other Premises in which Section 7 is enforced by the Local Authority (excluding out-workers' premises) | 69 | 69 | - |
| TOTAL | 1018 | 685 | 2 |