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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
Barking 1941
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Barking]
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(c) Premises and Occupations which are controlled by
Byelaws or Peculations.
The following is a list of the above type of
prerases: -
(1) Houses let in lodgings.
(2) Comon Lodging Houses.
(3) Tents, Vans and Sheds.
(M Underground sleeping roons.
(5) Offensive Trades.
(6) Piggeries.
(7) Stables.
(d) Rats and Mice Destruction Act, 1919.
There were 112 visits nade to premises under
this Act, and any necessary work arising has been
carried out.
(9) ERADICATION OF BED BUGS.
The following houses have been disinf ested:-
| Barking Council Houses | 12 |
| Privately owned houses | 6 |
| London County Council Houses | — |
| Total | 18 |