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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been found that the occupiers are willing and even
anxious to comply with the requirements. There are
35 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 efficient ventilation, sanitary conveniences, lighting,
washing facilities, facilities for taking meals and the
maintenance of a reasonable temperature. During the
year, 115 inspections were made and a total of 440
visits was paid. The following table shows the number
of notices served and complied with in respect of the
requirements of Section 10 which are administered by
my Department:—
Notices Notices
served, complied with.
Temperature 53 58
W.C. accommodation (repairs,
etc.) 3 10
56 68
Swimming Baths.
The popularity of swimming amongst children and
adults continues unabated. The water in the bath in
Valence Park is periodically analysed and is maintained
at a high level of purity.
Schools,
As stated in previous reports, with few exceptions
the schools in Dagenham are of a modern type and in
all cases the sanitation and water supply are satisfactory.