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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
Marylebone 1956
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for St. Marylebone, Metropolitan Borough]
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TABLE 4.—Diseased or Infirm Persons removed to Hospital etc., under Court Orders.
| Person | Age | Removed to | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs. K. F. | 82 | Hospital | Emergency Order for 3 weeks. Removed to Mental Hospital. Died. |
| Mr. M. T. | 78 | Hospital | Emergency Order for 3 weeks. Remained in Hospital after expiration of Court Order as voluntary patient. Died. |
| Miss I. M. | 78 | Hospital | Emergency Order for 3 weeks. Further Order for 3 months. Court adjourned Council's application to vary existing Order to admit patient to L.C.C. Home. Patient transferred to another Hospital after expiration of Order. |
TABLE 5.—New Legislation.
| Legislation | Operative Date | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Clean Air Act, 1956 | Various | ||
| London County Council (General Powers) Act, 1956 | 2.8.56 | ||
| Sanitary Inspectors (Change of Designation) Act, 1956 | 2.8.56 | ||
| Clean Air Act (Appointed Day) Order, 1956 | 31.12.56 | ||
| Poultry Premises and Vehicles (Disinfection) Order, 1956 | 12.1.56 | ||
| Smoke Control Areas (Authorised Fuel) Regulations, 1956 | 31.12.56 | ||
| Rent Restriction Regulations, 1956 | 1.4.56 | ||
| Housing (Form of Orders and Notices) (Amendment) Regulations, 1956 | 10.8.56 | ||
| Food Hygiene (Amendment) (No. 1) Regulations, 1956 | 30.6.56 | ||
| Food Hygiene (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations, 1956 | 31.12.56 | ||
| Flour (Composition) Regulations, 1956 | 30.9.56 | ||
| Food Standards (Curry Powder) (Amendment) Regulations, 1956 | 2.8.56 | ||
| Food Standards (Tomato Ketchup) (Amendment) Regulations, 1956 | 2.8.56 | ||
| Milk and Dairies (Channel Islands and South Devon Milk) Regulations, 1956 | 1.7.56 |
TABLE 6.— Nuisances Remedied.
| Nuisance Abated or Defect Remedied | Number |
|---|---|
| Houses damp, dirty or dilapidated | 238 |
| Doors, windows, floors, ceilings, sash cords, grates and flues, etc., defective | 190 |
| Insufficient and unsuitable water-closet accommodation | 47 |
| Drain, water-closet and waste pipe stoppages | 49 |
| Drains, water-closets and waste pipes defective | 146 |
| Yard, area and wash-house defects | 11 |
| Roofs, gutters and rainwater pipes defective | 196 |
| Insufficient water supplies | 49 |
| Water cisterns dirty or defective | 20 |
| Ashpits, dustbins, etc., defective | 30 |
| Rubbish accumulations | 36 |
| Animal nuisances | 6 |
| Miscellaneous | 30 |
| Total | 1,048 |