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1914]
Cleanliness.— The reports of the Inspectors show that 266 premises were
found in an uncleanly state, and that 252, which included some nuisances
remaining over from 1913, were remedied. In the five preceding years the
numbers have been as follows:—1907, 505; 1908, 425; 1909, 719; 1910, 970;
1911, 449; 1912, 476; 1913, 256. These figures are conclusive as to the greater
cleanliness now to be found in the workshops and workplaces of the borough.
Effluvium Nuisances.—None were known.
Ventilation.—Nine cases of insufficient ventilation were discovered, of
which 8 had been remedied before the end of the year.
Overcrowding.—In 7 instances overcrowding was discovered, and was
remedied in each case.
Want of Drainage of Floors.—23 cases, invariably in laundries,
were discovered wherein the floors were not so drained as to prevent the
water standing on them. Notices were duly served, and in 23 instances had
been complied with before the year had cloesd.
Sanitary Accommodation.—In only 13 workshops was separate
accommodation for the sexes required, and with one exception it had been
provided before the end of the year.
In 27 cases the number of w.c.'s was not sufficient, but before the year
closed 25 had been provided. Uncleanliness of the closet pans was discovered
in 202 cases, and these were duly cleansed, while 92 that were unsuitable or
defective were removed.
Bakehouses.—The registered bakehouses now number 236, but only
173 are in actual use, underground bakehouses being no longer in demand, as
journeyman bakers strongly object to them. The Chief Inspector, Mr. J. R.
Leggatt, as usual made an annual inspection of the bakehouses, and his report
is as follows :—
Town Hall,
Upper Street,
Islington, n.
To the Medical Officer of Health. 3th August, 1914.
Dear Sir,
I beg to report that I have just completed my annual inspection of the whole of the
bakehouses in the borough, numbering 236, of which 88 were above ground and 85 below
ground, whilst 63 were not in use.
I am pleased to say that I have never found them in a more satisfactory condition.
This is evidently due to the care and attention which has been paid to them by Inspector
West and the ready co-operation, of the proprietors, who fully realise the importance of their
premises being kept in a cleanly condition.
I am,
Yours faithfully,
JAMES R. LEGGATT,
Superintendent of the Public Health Department,
and Chief Sanitary Inspector.