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Finchley 1962
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Finchley]
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Outworkers
Fourteen visits were made by the Public Health Inspectors to the homes of
persons notified as outworkers to the department. It was found that the home conditions
were quite satisfactory.
The following table shows, by trades, the number of outworkers residing in the district, and who were notified to me in the August lists as required by Section 133 (1) (c) of the Factories Act, 1961:—
| Wearing apparel | 24 |
| Curtains and furniture hanging | 1 |
| Lampshades | 2 |
| Making of brushes | 1 |
| Making of boxes | 3 |
| Household Linen | 4 |
There were no cases of default in sending lists to the Council (Section 133) and
no instances of work in unwholesome premises (Section 134).
Sanitary Conveniences
There are 32 conveniences attached to public houses within the Borough. These
premises are inspected periodically.
There are 15 public conveniences in the Borough, including those in recreation
grounds. Fourteen of these conveniences provide accommodation for both sexes and
one for males only.
Places of Public Entertainment
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. Four defects were discovered as a result of these inspections and were
remedied after notice had been given to the person responsible. Twenty-one premises
were inspected and a report was submitted to the Middlesex County Council which is
the licensing authority.
Swimming Pools
Finchley has two Swimming Pools, Squires Lane Baths and the Open Air Pools
in the High Road, N.12. The latter comprises Adult and Children's Pools and is said
to be one of the finest examples in the London Area.
I am grateful to Mr. P. M. Spencer, the Borough Engineer and Surveyor, under
whose control the baths are operated, for the following report:—
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