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Poplar 1926
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Poplar, Metropolitan Borough]
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Committee as unsatisfactory. In 3 cases applicants, or a member of
their family, had commenced work and were then in receipt of an income
which rendered them overscale, without notifying the change of income;
1 case child's age was understated; 1 case milk not cancelled on death
of child; and 1 case milk received after wife and children had gone
hopping. In four cases the Committee sent letters of caution, and in
the two others repayment of value of milk supplied was accepted.
During the year 15s. was repaid on account of milk supplied upon
incorrect information, making a total sum of about £309 repaid to the
end of December, 1926.
The following table shows in comparative form the applications, etc., during the years 1920-26:—
| Year. | Applications. | Applications granted. | Cost (approx) £ | Orders issued. | Cases investigated by 1.0. (b). | Unsatisfactory cases. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh. (Pints). | Dried. (Lbs.). | ||||||
| 1920 (a) | ? | 17,095 | ? | 873,585 | 3,454 | - | - |
| 1921 (c) | 23,799 | 18.270 | 14,500 | 782,012 | 1,236 | 1,611 | 107 |
| 1922 | 18,082 | 16,215 | 8,500 | 621,796 | 1,664 | 2,969 | 15 |
| 1923 | 15,537 | 14,080 | 6,600 | 512,614 | 3,230 | 2,974 | 34 |
| 1924 | 1 4,828 | 13,597 | 6,150 | 487,070 | 4,902 | 2,922 | 14 |
| 1925 | 12,475 | 11,358 | 4,994 | 410,587 | 3,727 | 1,633 | 9 |
| 1926 | 12,928 | 11,905 | 7,249 | 426,762 | 2,917 | 593 | 6 |
Notes.—(a) In 1920, 49 tins of condensed milk were also issued;
(b) the Enquiry' and Investigation Officer commenced duty in March,
1921; (c) by Circular 185, dated 31st March, 1921, children between
the ages of 3 and 5 years are only allowed milk upon a special
medical certificate.
By arrangement with the local Dairymen's Association the price of
milk to the Council has been 7½ per cent, below the ruling retail
price. The retail prices per pint during the year were:—
1st January, 4½d.; 1st April, 4d.; 5th September, 4½d.