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ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
Burial Act 1857
Exhumations
It is considered advisable that the Medical Officer of Health should be
informed whenever a licence for the removal of human remains is granted so
that he may be in a position to take any action that may appear necessary in
the interests of public health. Five exhumations took place at cemeteries
within the borough. A public health inspector was present to ensure that the
conditions of the Home Office Exhumation Certificate were observed.
Section 198,
Public Health Act 1936
Mortuary
A local authority may provide a mortuary and a post-mortem room. The
Council provides a service through arrangement with the Hospital Management
Committee for the use of the facilities at the Prince of Wales Hospital,
Tottenham, at an agreed charge.
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