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Twenty-three fines were imposed during the year, as against 26, 33 and 35 in the preceding
three years, the average fine and expenses paid being £4 12s. 4d., the corresponding amounts
for 1905, 1906 and 1907 being £6 15s. 0d., £3 1s. 10d. and £6 15s. 0d. respectively.
By direction of the Sanitary Committee twelve persons were cautioned as to the questionable
or unsatisfactory character of articles sold by them.
MEDICAL EXAMINATIONS.
In accordance with the Standing Order of the Court that no person shall
enter the employ of the Corporation or any of its Committees without
previously passing a medical examination to the satisfaction of the Committee
having cognizance of the appointment, 89 persons were so examined during
1908, and of these 8, or 8.98 per cent., were reported by me as physically unfit
for office. 16 officers were also medically examined with a view to their
retirement, and of these 13, or 81.25 per cent., were reported to be
unfit for duty.
In addition to the foregoing, four medical examinations were made of
persons accepted by the Central (Unemployed) Body, on the recommendation
of the City of London Distress Committee, for employment on the Labour
Colony at Hollesley Bay, established by the Central Body under the
Unemployed Workmen Act, 1905.
I have the honour to be,
Gentlemen,
Your obedient Servant,
Public Health Department,
Medical Officer of Health for the
City of London.
Guildhall, E.C.