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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 1966
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Croydon]
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TABLE A - Registrations and General Inspections
| Class of Premises | Number of Premises Registered during the year | Total Number of Registered Premises at end of year | Number of Registered Premises receiving a general inspection during the year |
|---|---|---|---|
| (1) | (2) | (3) | (4) |
| Offices | 92 | 1,107 | 171 |
| Retail Shops | 146 | 2,064 | 455 |
| Wholesale Shops, Warehouses | 17 | 114 | 28 |
| Catering Establishments open to the public, Canteen | 40 | 208 | 54 |
| Fuel Storage Depots | — | 2 | - |
| 295 | 3,495 | 708 |
TABLE B-Number of Visits of all kinds by Inspectors
to Registered Premises
3,860
TABLE C - Analysis of Persons Employed in Registered Premises by Workplace
| Class of Workplace | Number of Persons Employed |
|---|---|
| (1) | (2) |
| Offices | 25,086 |
| Retail Shops | 12,091 |
| Wholesale Departments, Warehouses | 2,277 |
| Catering Establishments open to the public | 2,422 |
| Canteens | 444 |
| Fuel storage depots | 22 |
| 42,342 | |
| 20,246 | |
| 22,096 |
TABLE D - Exemptions
No exemptions were granted under the Act during 1966.