Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Dagenham]
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of vans in confined spaces. As was mentioned in the
previous report, powers such as these were deemed to
be necessary to overcome the difficulty experienced in
controlling the proper spacing of moveable structures.
Camping Grounds and Moveable Dwellings.
Byelaws governing Camping Grounds and Moveable
Dwellings made under Section 111 of the Essex County
Council Act, 1933, came into force on 1st October, 1935.
These byelaws govern the sites of camps and disposal
of refuse by the occupiers, among other things. They
are intended for the better control of camping grounds
and holiday camps, one of which is established in the
northern part of the district during the summer months.
In fairness to those who frequent this camping site it
should be stated that on no occasion has it been
necessary to take any action or even to make any
complaint.
Hairdressers' and Barbers' Premises.
These byelaws were made under Section 87 of the
Essex County Council Act, 1933 and came into operation
on 1st November, 1935. Since then, a register has been
compiled of all premises of this nature which are
inspected at regular intervals and on the whole it has
been found that the occupiers are willing and even
anxious to comply with the requirements. There are
36 such premises in the district.
Shops.
The Shops Act, 1934, came into operation on 30th
December of that year and Section 10 of the Act provides
for the provision and maintenance of suitable and
sufficient ventilation, sanitary conveniences, lighting,
cashing facilities, facilities for taking meals and the
maintenance of a reasonable temperature. During the