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In 26 instances it was necessary to take action where owners of
properties had not carried out the requirements of notices served.
Finally, the works were carried out by the owners in respect of
20 dwelling houses.
Repairs were carried out by the Corporation at 11 premises in
accordance with provisions of Sections 39, 45 and 56 of the Public
Health Act, 1936.
HOUSING REPAIRS AND RENTS' ACT 1954.
Certificates of Disrepair
Five applications were received from tenants, and in two instances
Certificates of Disrepair were granted.
Owners applied for Certificates of Revocation in respect of five
properties where the work had been carried out.
Revocation Certificates were issued in all instances.
Section C— SUPERVISION OF FOOD SUPPLIES
Throughout the year under review much excellent work has been
done by the various Food Trade Associations.
Nevertheless in spite of this tremendous publicity effort there still
remains a lot of work to be done over a very wide field with regard to
food health education.
The District Sanitary Inspector in his routine inspections is in the
best position to impart knowledge to all persons responsible for the
handling of our food supplies, as this education is so personal.
Generally speaking, it is true to say that equipment in the premises
and standards of handling food have been improved immeasurably,
if we glance back over the past quarter of a century and compare the
conditions of that period with those existing at the present time.
The retail food trades are suffering from severe competition in the
recruitment and retention of staff, brought about as a result of large
industries offering a five day working week with other privileges such
as a production bonus for output. Many shops in Barking are small
and unless the full complement of staff is constantly present the
standard of cleanliness soon deteriorates.
The notable increase in the number of refrigerated display cabinets
in food establishments and butcher shops is commendable and is
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