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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

Croydon 1937

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Croydon]

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4. Bakehouses.
The control of Bakehouses is dealt with under the Factory
and Workshops Act, the Public Health Acts, Croydon Corporation
Act, 1924, and Cleanliness of Food Byelaws. Foi details of
Croydon Corporation Act, see under Food Inspection.
Number of bakehouses on Register, 31st December,
1937 98
Number of underground bakehouses (included in
above) 6
Visits made to bakehouses during the year 133
Defects found 49
Notices issued 30
Notices complied 16
5. Home Work.
Lists of home-workers are sent in twice yearly, and last
year contained the names of 102 outworkers residing within the
Borough. 129 visits were paid to outworkers and 4 visits were
paid to premises of employers of outworkers to examine lists and
for other purposes.

Table: Table III.NATURE OF EMPLOYMENT OF WORKERS ON THE REGISTER 31st DECEMBER, 1937.

Table III.

NATURE OF EMPLOYMENT OF WORKERS ON THE REGISTER 31st DECEMBER, 1937.

Nature of Work.Number employed.Outwork in infected premises.Outwork in unsatisfactory premises.Remarks.
Making, cleaning altering and repairing wearing apparel65...2...
Upholstery work5.........
Lace goods............
Other classes of work32...1...
102...3...