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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
Crayford 1949
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Crayford]
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Eradication of the Bed Bug.
Particulars of the action taken in 1949 for the eradication of the Bed Bug are as follows:—
| Number of | Infested | Disinfested |
|---|---|---|
| Council Houses | 17 | 17 |
| Other Houses | 5 | 5 |
Prescribed particulars on the administration of the
Factories Act, 1937.
1. Inspections for purposes of provisions as to health (including inspections made by Sanitary Inspectors).
| Premises (1) | Number on Register (2) | Number of | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections (3) | Written notices (4) | Occupiers prosecuted (5) | ||
| (i) Factories in which Sections 1, 2, 3. 4 and 6 are to be enforced by Local Authorities | 25 | 31 | 2 | — |
| (ii) Factories not included in (i) in which Section 7 is enforced by the Local Authority | 59 | 57 | 4 | — |
| (iii) Other Premises in which Section 7 is enforced by Local Authority (excluding outworkers' premises) | 13 | 10 | 2 | — |
| TOTAL | 97 | 98 | 8 | — |