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Public Health (London) Act, 1936.
Came into operation 1st October, 1936, and consolidated
certain public health legislation regarding London. It repeals,
either wholly or in part, 82 other Acts.
Merchandise Marks Act, 1926.
In March, a further Order in Council was received from the
Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries regarding the marking of
certain meat.
Agricultural Produce (Grading and Marking) Act, 1928.
Various orders under this Act were issued during the year.
(7) Hospitals.
(i) Fever and Smallpox.
Hospitals for patients suffering from these diseases are provided by
the London County Council.
(ii) T uberculosis.
Residential Institutional Treatment for tuberculous patients is
provided by the London County Council.
(iii) Other Hospitals.
There are no hospitals in the Borough provided or subsidised by
the Council.
There are two General Hospitals, Poplar Hospital (supported
voluntarily), and St. Andrew's Ho pital (maintained by the London
County Council).
Other Institutions in the Borough are:—
Poplar Institution;
St. Clements Hospital (late Bow Institution);
Langley House;
Bromley House Institution;
all of which are maintained by the London County Council.