London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972
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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 1970
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Ealing]
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Prosecutions
During 1970 there were 3 successful prosecutions for a variety of offences under the
Act and Regulations made under it.
The total fines in these cases amounted to £140 and costs of £30 were awarded to the
Council.
Registrations and General Inspections
| Class of Premises | No. of premises newly registered during year | Total No. registered at end of year | No. of registered premises receiving one or more general inspections during the year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Offices | 132 | 888 | 411 |
| Retail shops | 98 | 2,007 | 1, 237 |
| Wholesale shops, warehouses | 8 | 115 | 95 |
| Catering establishments open to public, canteens | 11 | 245 | 109 |
| Fuel storage depots | - | 3 | - |
| Totals | 249 | 3, 258 | 1. 852 |
No. of visits of all kinds by inspectors to registered premises - 3,152
Analysis of persons employed in registered premises by workplace
| Class of workplace | Number of persons employed |
|---|---|
| Offices | 15,863 |
| Retail shops | 9,986 |
| Wholesale departments, warehouses | 2,668 |
| Catering establishments open to public | 1,828 |
| Canteens | 149 |
| Fuel storage depots | 18 |
| Total | 30,512 |
| Total males | 14,548 |
| Total females | 15,964 |
Contraventions remedied
| Items | No. of Improvements |
|---|---|
| Premises cleansed | 345 |
| Overcrowding abated | 3 |
| Temperature improved | 10 |
| Thermometers provided | 83 |
| Ventilation provided or improved | 82 |