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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
Edmonton 1950
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Edmonton]
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2.—Defects Found.
| Particulars | Number of defects | No. of defects in respect of which prosecutions were instituted | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Found | Remedied | Referred by H.M. Inspector | ||
| Want of cleanliness | 2 | 2 | 1 | – |
| Overcrowding | — | — | — | — |
| Unreasonable temperature | — | — | — | — |
| Inadequate ventilation | — | — | — | — |
| Ineffective drainage of floors | — | — | — | — |
| Sanitary Conveniences : Insufficient | 3 | 2 | – | – |
| Unsuitable or defective | 17 | 16 | 3 | — |
| Not separate for sexes | — | 1 | — | — |
| Other offences (Not including offences relating to outwork) | 3 | 3 | – | – |
| Totals | 25 | 24 | 4 | — |
3.—OUTWORK—Sections 110 and 111
| Nature of Work | Section 110 | Section 111 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. of Outworkers in August list | No. of cases of default in sending lists to the Council | No. of prosecutions for failure to supply lists | No. of instances of work in unwholesome premises | Notices served | Prosecutions | |
| Wearing apparel, making, etc. | 268 | 9 | — | – | – | – |
| Artificial flowers | 12 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Furniture and upholstery | 3 | — | — | — | — | — |
| The making of boxes or other receptacles or parts thereof made wholly or partially of paper | 42 | – | – | – | – | – |
| Brush making | 55 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Stuffed toys | 46 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Cosaques, Christmas crackers, Christmas stockings, etc. | 6 | – | – | – | – | – |
| Lampshades | 3 | – | — | — | — | — |
| Brass and Brass articles | 6 | – | — | — | — | — |
| Lace, Lace Curtains and Nets | 18 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Totals | 459 | 9 | — | — | — | — |