London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972

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Edmonton 1952

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Edmonton]

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2.—DefectsFound.

ParticularsNumber of defectsNo. of defects in respect of which prosecutions were instituted
Referred
FoundRemediedto H.M. Inspectorby H.M. Inspector
Want of cleanliness1212_4_
Overcrowding
Unreasonable temperature
Inadequate ventilation2122
Ineffective drainage of floors
Sanitary Conveniences:Insufficient44---
Unsuitable or defective44443
Not separate for sexes
Other offences-
(Not including offences relating to outwork)
Totals626129

3.—OUTWORK—Sections 110 and 111

Section 110Section 111
Nature of WorkNo. of Outworkers in August listNo. of cases of default in sending lists to the CouncilNo. of prosecutions for failure to supply listsNo. of instances of work in unwholesome premisesNotices servedProsecutions
Wearing apparel, making, etc.570-----
Artificial flowers20-----
Locks, latches and keys1-----
The making of boxes or other receptacles or parts thereof made wholly or partially of paper57-----
Brush making110-----
Stuffed toys3-----
Cosaques, Christmas crackers, Christmas stockings, etc.20-----
Lampshades2-----
Brass and Brass articles15-----
Carding, etc., of Buttons, etc.22-----
Curtains and Furniture Hangings13-----
Chocolates and Sweetmeats1-----
Totals834-----