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Enfield 1944

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Enfield]

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PUBLIC HEALTH (MEAT) REGULATIONS, 1924.
Total number of carcases examined 192
Number, or parts, found to be diseased 78
Weight of do. do. 1 ton 7 cwt. 1 qr. 7 lbs.
No. of Certificates issued 62
UNSOUND MEAT AND FOODS.
Number of inspections made to Meat Depot, slaughterhouses,
shops, stalls in markets and food-preparing
shops 754
Total No. of articles etc. condemned 6,423
Total No. of Certificates issued 765
Total weight of foodstuffs condemned as unfit for food
8 tons 13 cwt. 0 qr. 27 lbs.
CARAVANS.
Number of applications received for consent Nil
Number of applications granted Nil
REMOVAL OF HOUSE REFUSE
CESSPOOL EMPTYING.
SEWER FLUSHING.
The above Services are under the control of the Engineer and
Surveyor's Department.
PUBLIC MORTUARY.
The public mortuary is still maintained, but in view of staffing
difficulties and convenience for post-mortem examinations use is
made at present of a Hospital Mortuary.