London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972
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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Hayes and Harlington 1964
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Hayes]
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(d) A baker was fined £10 with £4. 4s. 0d. costs for selling
a loaf containing a burnt cigarette end.
(e) A fine of £10 with £5. 5s. Od. costs was imposed in
respect of the sale of a mouldy steak and kidney pie.
Public health Act, 1936.
A Nuisance Order was made in respect of items of disrepair
in a dwelling house and the landlord ordered to pay 8s. 6d.
costs.
Offensive Trades
There are two establishments in the district at which the
trade of rag sorting is carried on.
In both cases the premises are satisfactory and proper
supervision over the disposal of the rags is exercised.
Drainage and Sewerage
The table below includes all premises in the district which
are not on main drainage.
The practice of clearing stopped drains free of charge where this can be achieved simply by rodding or plunging was continued.
| Cesspool Drainage | Pail closets | |
|---|---|---|
| A. Premises within 100 ft. of an existing accessible sewer | 2 | - |
| B. Premises within 100 ft. of a possible sewer extension | - | - |
| C. Premises where no sewer is likely to become available | 13 | 4 |
| D. Premises likely to be demolished soon | 3 | - |
| Totals | 18 | 4 |