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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 1961
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Crayford]
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All the foregoing samples were genuine with the exception of the following
| Sample of | Analysis | Action Taken |
|---|---|---|
| Gin and Lime Liquid Centres (For adults only) | 2 5% proof spirit. Does not justify statement "For adults only1 | Makers have withdrawn this line from sale |
CLEAN AIR ACT 1956
It was anticipated that the Council s first Smoke Control Area having
been confirmed by the Minister of Housing and Local Government would have
come into operation on 1st December 1960 but following a number of requests
from residents who put forward a number of queries, it was decided to seek a
postponement until the 1st April 1962
During this latter period, householders would have a final opportunity of
disposing of their existing coal supplies completing necessary adaptations
and improvising or providing alternative storage arrangements for solid smoke
less fuels
Works of adaptation progressed, generally speaking, quite smoothly and
the builders and contractors cooperated very well indeed
| (1) | Total number of dwellinghouses inspected for housing defects (under Public Health or Housing Acts) | 987 |
| Number of inspections made for that purpose | 1,922 | |
| (2) | Number of dwellinghouses (included under sub heading (1) above) which were inspected and recorded under the Housing Consolidation Regulations . „ | |
| Number of inspections made for that purpose | - | |
| (3) | Number of dwellinghouses found to be in a state so dangerous or injurious to health as to be unfit for human habitation | 18 |
| (4) | Number of dwellinghouses (exclusive of those referred to under the preceding sub heading) found not to be in all respects reasonably fit for human habitation | 279 |
| (2) Remedy of defects during the year without service of formal notice | ||
| Number of defective dwellinghouses rendered fit in consequence of informal action by Local Authority or their Officers | 57 | |