Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Poplar, Metropolitan Borough]
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majority of cases, this has been virtually eliminated.
Dock and River craft. Prom time to time nuisance is created by craft in the
river or in the docks and these cases are referred to the appropriate Authority.
Shops Act, 1950
Under the provisions of this Act 2 visits were made.
No exemption certificates under the Act were issued during the year.
Pharmacy & Poisons Act, 1933
A list of persons who sell poisons included in Part II of the Poisons List
is maintained under the provisions of the Pharmacy & Poisons Act, 1933.
The number of persons on the list at the end of 1957 was 86.
Rag Flock and other Filling Materials Act, 1931
This Act requires the registration of premises upon which a business is
carried on involving the use of filling materials. The number of premises registered
is 10.
The Act also requires the licensing of premises for the storage of rag flock,
and 2 licences have been issued.
Pet Animals Act, 1951
Licences have been issued in respect of 4 premises within the Borough.