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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

East Barnet 1955

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for East Barnet]

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Wastepipes repaired or renewed7
Lavatory basins renewed2
W.C.'s and fittings repaired or renewed24
Waterpipes repaired4
Insufficient water supplies remedied2
Stairs and staircases repaired or renewed2
Floors and skirtings repaired or renewed28
Doors and frames repaired or renewed5
Window frames and sills repaired or renewed11
Sash cords renewed5
Cisterns renewed8

Table: TABLE IVFactory InspectionsFACTORIES ACT, 1937 Inspections for the purposes of provisions as to Health

TABLE IV

Factory Inspections

FACTORIES ACT, 1937 Inspections for the purposes of provisions as to Health

Premises.No. on Register.Number of Inspections.Written Notices.
Factories without mechanical power1228—
Factories in which mechanical power is used922035
Totals1042315

Table: CASES IN WHICH DEFECTS WERE FOUND

CASES IN WHICH DEFECTS WERE FOUND

Particulars.Number of cases in which defects were found Referred
Found.Remedied.To H.M. Inspector.By H.M. Inspector.
Want of cleanliness33——
Unsuitable or defective sanitary conveniences22——
Other offences (not including offences relating to home work)————
55——

Table: TABLE VFood Surrendered During 1955

TABLE V

Food Surrendered During 1955

cwts.qrs.lbs.ozs
Meat6024
Fish32170
Dried Fruit190
Oatmeal120
Cheese3160
Tins of Meat Products132315
Tins of Fruit, Vegetables, Milk, Etc.302510
1602113