London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972
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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 1971
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Southwark, Borough of]
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OUTWORKERS
| Nature of Work | Number of Outworkers in August lists as required by Section 133(l)(c) |
|---|---|
| Brushes | 16 |
| Cardboard boxes | 11 |
| Jewellery cases | 9 |
| Lampshades | 21 |
| Showcards | 13 |
| Wearing apparel | 114 |
| Artificial flowers | 3 |
| Total | 187 |
There were no instances of work in unwholesome premises and it was not
necessary to serve any notices or institute proceedings.
HOUSING—INSPECTIONS, PROCEEDINGS, ETC.
Inspection of Dwelling-Houses during the Year:
(1) (a) Total number of dwelling-houses inspected for housing
fects (under Public Health or Housing Acts) 14,60
(b) Number of Inspections made for the purpose 28,512
(2) Number of dwelling-houses found to be in a state so dangerous
or injurious to health as to be unfit for human habitation 471
(3) Number of dwelling-houses (exclusive of those referred to under
the preceding sub-head) found not to be in all respects reasonably
fit for human habitation 2,109
Remedy of Defects during the Year without Service of Formal Notices:
Number of defective dwelling-houses rendered fit in consequence
of informal action by the local authority or their officers . 1,035
(1) Proceeding under Housing Act, 1957:—
(a) Number of houses made fit after service of formal notices
(Sections 9, 16 and 18)
(i) By owners6
(ii) By local authority in default of owners 3
(b) Demolition orders made under Section 17 3
(c) Houses closed in pursuance of an undertaking given by the
owners under Section 16 17
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