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Report of the Medical Officer of Health.
Military Billets.
During the year several premises were taken for the billeting
of soldiers, and these premises were all inspected. In all 1,461
inspections were made by the Sanitary Inspectors (139 in Clapham,
1,086 in Putney, and 236 in Wandsworth).
Canal Boats Act.
During the year 21 inspections of Canal Boats were made,
but it was not necessary to serve any notices, as on inspection the
condition of all the boats was found to be satisfactory.
Food Control.
On the 8th May, 1917, an Order (The Local Authorities (Food
Control) Order, No. 1, 1917) under the Defence of the Realm
Regulations was made by the Local Government Board imposing
upon Local Authorities the enforcement of the following Orders.
The Potatoes 1916 Main Crop (Prices) Order No. 2.
The Price of Milk Order.
The Feeding of Game Order.
The Sugar (Confectionery) Order.
The Bread Order.
The Swedes (Prices) Order.
The Food (Conditions of Sale) Order.
Tea (Nett Weight) Order.
The Manufacture of Flour and Bread Order (No. 2).
The Public Meals Order.
The Cake and Pastry Order.
The Wheat, Rye and Rice (Restriction) Order.
The Maize, Barley and Oats (Restriction) Order.
The Brewers' Sugar Order.