London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972

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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

Barnet 1971

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Barnet]

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A sales promotion during the year for a certain brand of potato crisps claimed that
the crisps had added protein. The attention of the manufacturers was drawn to the fact
that whilst the claim "with added protein" was justified, there could be misunderstanding
as the extra protein present made no sifnificant contribution to the protein content of diet.

Table: At the request of the Department of Health and Social Security, a list of food premises grouped in categories of trade is set down below,

At the request of the Department of Health and Social Security, a list of food premises grouped in categories of trade is set down below,

CLASS OF BUSINESSNumber at end of 1971
Bakehouses and Bakers Shops105
Butchers175
Canteens230
Confectioners266
Dairies9
Fish Shops70
Greengrocers174
Grocers319
Licensed Premises226
Restaurants/Cafes303

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7838 visits were made to secure the observation of hygienic practices in clean and
properly equipped premises. Generally the equipment of retail and wholesale food premises
is satisfactory.
Markets
There are two markets in the Borough, one owned by the Council at Burnt Oak and
known as Watling Market. This operates on one day a week only. The other privately
owned, is at Bamet, and opens two days a week.
Hawkers
Hawkers of food and their storage premises are required to be registered under
Section 11 of the Middlesex County Council Act, 1950. At the close of the year there were
45 such hawkers on the register.
Slaughterhouses
There are no slaughterhouses operating in the Borough at present.
One person was licensed by the Council under the Slaughter of Animals Act, 1951 as
a fit person to slaughter animals.
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