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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
St Pancras 1930
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for St. Pancras, Metropolitan Borough]
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5.—Other Matters.
| Class. (1) | Number. (2) |
|---|---|
| Matters notified to H.M. Inspectors of Factories:— | |
| Failure to affix Abstract of the Factory and Workshop Act (s. 133) | _ |
| Action taken in matters referred by H.M. Inspector as remediable under the Public Health Acts, but not under the Factory and Workshop Act (s. 5)— Notified by H.M. Inspector | 140 |
| Reports (of action taken) sent to H.M. Inspector | 140 |
| In regard to workshops where protected persons have been found to be employed (Public Health (London) Act, 1891, section 27) | 36 |
| Underground bakehouses (s. 101):— Certificates granted during the year | |
| In use at the end of the year | 85 |
Bakehouses and restaurant kitchens are also referred to on page 73.
6.—Total Inspections.
| Premises. | Male Inspector. | Women Inspector. | Total. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Factories | 1498 | 525 | 2023 |
| Workshops | 2330 | 1407 | 3737 |
| Workplaces (including Outworkers' premises) | 412 | 1329 | 1741 |
| Total | 4240 | 3261 | 7501 |
PREMISES AND OCCUPATIONS CONTROLLED BY ACTS, BYE-LAWS OR
REGULATIONS.
Offensive Trades.
One only is carried on in the Borough—a tallow melter. This particular business has
been in existence since the year 1780. 39 visits were made to these premises during the year.
No complaints have been received, and the business is well conducted.
Rag and Bonk Dealers.
Additional bye-laws were made in 1928 by the London County Council, under powers
given by Section 9 of the London County Council (General Powers) Act, 1908.
The bye-laws provide as follows:—
1—A person carrying on the business of a rag and bone dealer shall not sell or
distribute or cause or permit to be sold or distributed any article of food or any
balloon or toy—
(a) in or from any part of the premises used for or in connection with his
business, or