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Poplar 1929
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Poplar, Metropolitan Borough]
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Expenditure.
| £ | s. | d. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant to Central Council for Health Education | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Printing, Stationery and Postage | 11 | 0 | 8 |
| Fees to Lecturers | 142 | 16 | 0 |
| Total | £158 | 16 | 8 |
RAG FLOCK ACT, 1911.
No samples of rag flock were examined during the year 1929, there
being no premises in the Borough where rag flock is stored.
It was found that rag flock is ordered only in sufficient quantities
to meet current demands.
HAIRDRESSERS' PREMISES.
The hairdressers' premises, numbering 96, were inspected during the
year. The number of inspections was 73. Cleansing was necessary at
7 of the premises, and other nuisances found numbered 15.
12 intimations and 2 statutory notices were served, also one final notice.
The requirements of these documents were complied with.
OVERCROWDING.
On account of the existing conditions regarding shortage of houses
and the fact that statutory notices might be used in Court to obtain ejectment
orders, the Public Health Committee resolved that Statutory
Notices for overcrowding should not be served unless authority was
specially asked for by the Medical Officer of Health.
Overcrowding, unless very gross or accompanied by mixing of sexes,
has not been dealt with officially.
During the year, the Public Health Committee authorised the service
of Statutory Notices in 19 cases of overcrowding.
In 4 instances the nuisance was abated.