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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Southwark 1963
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Southwark, Borough of]
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FOOD AND DRUGS ACT. 1955. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS.
| Defendant. | Offence. | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Baker. | Selling a Meat Pie which was found to be in a mouldy condition. | Absolute Discharge. £5.5.0d. Costs. |
| Baker. | Selling an Apple Tart which was found to contain a beetle and mouse droppings. | 50 guineas Fine. 10 guineas Costs. |
| Baker. | Selling Breadcrumbs which were found to contain cat excreta. | 50 guineas Fine. |
Eight cautionary letters were also sent in respect of 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 48 names of persons on the Council's list of Sellers of
Part II Poisons, in connection with which 73 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 four aged persons in need of care and attention. One was
removed to an old people's! home and three to hospit&L
Burial of the Dead
During 1963 the Council arranged for 16 burials under Section 50 of
the National Assistance Act, 1948, atacostof £216.Is. Atotal of £226.9s.9d.
was recovered from the effects of the deceased persons, and from the Ministry of
National Insurance.