Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Finchley]
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Rent and Mortgage Interest Restriction Acts,
1920 and 1923.
No formal applications were received from tenants
during the year for certificates under the above Acts. A
number of informal applications were, however, received and
dealt with.
Places of Public Entertainment.
In acordance with the request of the Minister of Health
contained in Circular 120, the cinemas, dance halls, and
other places of public entertainment have been inspected,
special attention being given to the condition and adequacy
of the sanitary accommodation. Defects discovered as a
result of these inspections were promptly remedied, and a
report upon the premises was submitted to the Middlesex
County Council, which is the licensing authority for the
district of Finchley.
The number of premises dealt with was 25.
Premises Periodically Inspected.
The following premises were visited periodically during
the year, and any matters found requiring attention were
dealt with:—
Description of Premises No. in District.
Dairies, Cowsheds and Milkshops 61
Factories, Workshops and Workplaces
(including Bakehouses and Restaurant
Kitchens) 375
Fried Fish Shops 8
Ice Cream Premises 79
Places of Public Entertainment 25
Public House Conveniences. 26
Slaughterhouses 7
Shops re Food Supplies 199
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