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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
Ealing 1964
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Ealing]
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Table A. Registrations and General Inspections
| Class of Premises | No. of premises registered during year | Total No. registered at end of year | No. of general inspections |
|---|---|---|---|
| Offices | 473 | 473 | 68 |
| Retail shops | 1,135 | 1,133 | 227 |
| Wholesale shops, warehouses | 48 | 48 | 48 |
| Catering establishments open to public, canteens | 89 | 87 | 16 |
| Fuel storage depots | — | — | — |
| Totals | 1,745 | 1,741 | 359 |
Table B. Number of visits of all kinds by Inspectors to registered premises—2,370.
Table C. Analysis of persons employed in registered premises by workplace.
| Class of workplace | Number of persons employed |
|---|---|
| Offices | 7,170 |
| Retail shops | 6,884 |
| Wholesale departments, warehouses | 623 |
| Catering establishments open to public | 749 |
| Canteens | 93 |
| Fuel storage depots | — |
| Total | 15,419 |
| Total Males | 6,788 |
| Total Females | 8,631 |
Table D. Exemptions.
One application for exemption from the provisions of Section 6 relating to temperature
in a retail shop was refused during the year.
Table E. Prosecutions.
There were no prosecutions instituted during the year for which the hearings had
been completed by 31st December 1964.
Table F. Inspectors.
No. of inspectors appointed under Section 52 (1) or (5) of the Act :
Public Health Inspectors (Part-time) 12
Technical Assistant (Full-time) 1
No. of other staff employed for most of their time on work in connection
with the Act 1
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