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Southwark 1962
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Southwark, Borough of]
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CONTRAVENTIONS OF FOOD HYGIENE REGULATIONS
1955
LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
| Defendant | Offence | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Baker | Selling a "Sausage Roll" which was found to be in a mouldy condition. | £3 fine |
| £1. 1s. costs |
Six cautionary letters were sent in respect of other articles
of food which were not of the nature, substance or quality
demanded by the purchaser, and which were the subject of complaints
by members of the public.
PHARMACY & POISONS ACT, 1933
There are 54 names of persons on the Council's list of Sellers
of Part II Poisons, in connection with which 87 inspections
were made.
NATIONAL ASSISTANCE ACT
Compulsory Removals
Action was taken under Section 47 of the National Assistance
Act, 1948, and the National Assistance (Amendment) Act, 1951, for
the compulsory removal of one aged person in need of care and
attention. He was removed to an old people's home where he died
shortly afterwards.
Burial of the Dead
During the year the Council arranged for 13 burials under Section
50 of the National Assistance Act, 1948, at a cost of £150 12s.
A total of £162. 1s. 6d. was recovered from the effects of the deceased
persons, and from the Ministry of National Insurance.