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Croydon 1936

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Croydon]

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tion Act, 1924, and Cleanliness of Food Byelaws. Foi details of
Croydon Corporation Act, see under Food Inspection.
Number of bakehouses on Register, 31st December, 1936 98
Number of underground bakehouses (included in above) 6
Visits made to bakehouses during the year 300
Defects found 89
Notices issued 64
Notices complied 69
5. Home Work.
Lists of home-workers are sent in twice yearly, and last
year contained the names of 103 outworkers residing within the
Borough. 99 visits were paid to outworkers and 17 visits were
paid to premises of employers of outworkers to examine lists and
for other purposes.

Table III.

NATURE OF EMPLOYMENT OF WORKERS ON THE REGISTER, 31st DECEMBER, 1936.

Nature of Work.Number employed.Outwork in infected premises.Outwork in unsatisfactory prem ses.Remarks.
Making, cleaning altering and repairing wearing apparel..72..1...
Upholstery work5......
Lace goods...
Other classes of work32..1.
109...2...