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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 1964

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Barking]

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Table: Table No.8 RENT ACT 1957

Table No.8 RENT ACT 1957

he following gives details of action during the year:-
Applications for Certificate of Disrepair11
Undertaking received after a "Notice of Intention" to serve a Certificate of Disrepair7
Certificates of Disrepair issued4
Cancellation of Certificate of Disrepair (after work completed to satisfaction of tenant)1

Table: Table No.9 INSPECTION OF FOOD PREMISES

Table No.9 INSPECTION OF FOOD PREMISES

During the year the following inspections were made and notices served:-
Number of visits made to these premises2,722
Number of defective or dirty walls, ceilings and floors14
Number of notices to repair or provide hot water fittings2
Number of notices to repair drains and yard Paving5
Number of notices to repair or renew defective sanitary fitments5
•umber of notices to provide sinks and wash-hand basins13
umber of notices to provide soap, nail brushes and towels4
Miscellaneous items32