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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

Wandsworth 1960

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Wandsworth, Metropolitan Borough]

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Table: REPORT OF THE MEDICAL OFFICER OF HEALTH FOR 1960

REPORT OF THE MEDICAL OFFICER OF HEALTH FOR 1960

Dairies and Milk Depots9
pood Factories24
Restaurants, Cafes and Canteens466
Bakers and Confectioners529
Butchers215
Greengrocers242
Fishmongers73
Fish fryers58
Bakehouses55
Grocers621
Off Licences97
Public Houses150
Stalls148
2,687

Table: The amount of work completed during 1960 to comply with the requirements of the Regulations is indicated in the following details:

The amount of work completed during 1960 to comply with the requirements of the Regulations is indicated in the following details:

Washhand basins provided69
Sinks provided10
Provision of hot water over sink and washhand basin34
Accommodation for clothing provided6
Soap, towel and nailbrush3
First-aid materials provided2
Premises repaired or redecorated68
Adequate protection for open food6
Notices to employees5
Dustbins4
W.C. accommodation19

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Milk Supply
The Milk and Dairies General Regulations, 1959
These Regulations came into force on 8th March, 1959, and require
local authorities to keep a register of all persons carrying on the trade
of distributor in their district and of all premises within their district
which are used as dairies, not being dairy farms.