London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972

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Croydon 1968

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Croydon]

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Cases in which DEFECTS were found:-

Particulars (I)Number of cases in which defects were foundNumber of cases in which prosecutions were instituted (6)
Found (2)Remedied (3)Referred
To H.M. Inspector (4)By H.M. Inspector (5)
Want of cleanliness (S.1)-----
Overcrowding (S.2)-----
Unreasonable temperature (S.3)-----
Inadequate ventilation (S.4)-----
Ineffective drainage of floors (S.6)-----
Sanitary conveniences (S.7):-
(a) Insufficient33---
(b) Unsuitable or defective66-1-
(c) Not separate for sexes-----
Other offences against the Act (not including offences relating to Outwork)2417-1-
TOTAL3326-2-

Part VIII of the ActOutwork

Section 110Section 111
Nature of WorkNo. of out workers in August list required by Sect. 10 (V (c)No. of cases of default in sending lists to the CouncilNo. of prosecutions for failure to supply listsNo. of instances of work in unwholesome premisesNotices servedProsecutions
(I)(2)(3)(4)(5)(6)(7)
Lampshades21-----
Embroidery and Tapestry Printing2-----
Paper bags and Cardboard boxes7-----
Christmas cards, Christmas crackers36-----
and stockings Tool assembly14-----
Wearing apparel134-----
Perfumery, Toiletries, etc.10-----
Carding of buttons etc.66-----
Artificial flowers1-----
Curtain and furniture hangings15-----
TOTAL308-----