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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
Tower Hamlets 1968
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Tower Hamlets, London Borough]
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LEGISLATION
The Government decided to merge in one comprehensive department the former functions of
the Ministries of Health and Social Security which, from the 1st November, were transferred to
the newly created Department of Health and Social Security.
The following acts, orders and regulations affecting the department were made during the
year:
| Acts of Parliament | Date made | Date Operative |
|---|---|---|
| Clean Air Act 1968 | 25.10.68. | Various |
| Commonwealth Immigrants Act 1968 | 1.3.68. | 2.3.68. |
| Greater London Council (General Powers) Act 1968 | 26.7.68. | 1.4.69. |
| Health Services and Public Health Act 1968 | 26.7.68. | Various |
| Race Relations Act 1968 | 25.10.68. | 26.11.68. |
| Trade Descriptions Act 1968 | 30.5.68. | 30.11.68. |
| Orders and Regulations | ||
| Abortion Regulations 1968 | 15.3.68. | 22.4.68. |
| Ancillary Dental Workers Regulations, 1968 | 8.3.68. | 1.9.69. |
| Canned Meat Product (Amendment) Regulations 1968 | 19.12.68. | 4.1.69. |
| Clean Air (Measurement of Grit and Dust) Regulations 1968 | 20.3.68. | 1.5.68. |
| Clean Air Act 1968 (Commencement No. 1) Order 1968 | 2.12.68 | 1.4.69. |
| Dangerous Drugs (Supply to Addicts) Regulations 1968 | 18.3.68. | 16.4.68. |
| Fish and Meat Spreadable Products Regulations 1968 | 15.3.68. | 15.3.71. |
| Health Services and Public Health Act 1968 (Commencement No. 1) Order 1968 | 23.8.68. | 1.10.68. |
| Health Services and Public Health Act 1968 (Commencement No. 2) Order 1968 | 18.10.68. | 1.11.68. |
| Imported Food Regulations 1968 | 24.1.68. | 1.8.68. |
| London Authorities (Staff) Order 1968 | 26.3.68. | 8.4.68. |
| Miscellaneous Fees (Variation) Order 1968 | 9.2.68. | 1.4.68. |
| National Health Service (Charges for Drugs and Appliances) (Amendment) Regulations 1968 | 3.10.68. | 17.10.68. |
| National Health Service (V.D.) Regulations 1968 | 14.10.68 | 2.12.68. |
| Nursing Agencies (Increase of Licence Fees) Regulations 1968 | 24.1.68. | 1.4.68. |
| Nursing and Residential Homes (Variation) Order 1968 | 24.1.68. | 1.4.68. |
| Offices, Shops and Railway Premises Act 1963 (Exemption No. 7) Order 1968 | 6.12.68. | 1.1.69. |
| Offices, Shops and Railway Premises (Hoists and Lifts) Report Order 1968 | 30.5.68. | 28.5.69. |
| Offices, Shops and Railway Premises (Hoists and Lifts) Regulations 1968 | 27.5.68. | 28.5.69. |
| Poisons Increases (Approved Scheme) (Local Government) Regulations 1968 | 7.8.68. | 21.8.68. |
| Poisons List Order 1968 | 17.1.68. | 8.2.68. |
| Poisons Rules 1968 | 17.1.68. | 8.2.68. |
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