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Leyton 1935

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Leyton]

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regulating (a) the employment of children generally, and (b) street
trading by persons under the age of sixteen years, within the
Borough of Leyton were confirmed by H.M. Minister and put into
operation forthwith.

Table: Since these Bye-laws came into operation, medical certificates have been granted as follows :—

Since these Bye-laws came into operation, medical certificates have been granted as follows :—

193189 certificates granted.
193272 ,, ,,
193365 ,, ,,
193473 ,, ,,
1935136 ,, ,,

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PROVISION OF MEALS.
The provision of meals to children attending the elementary
schoo's is undertaken by the Education Authority under powers
granted by Sections 82-85 of the Education Act, 1921.

Table: The average number of children fed per week during the past five years:—

The average number of children fed per week during the past five years:—

1931289
1932356
1933303
1934323
1935327

Table: The number of individual children fed under the Authority 'sarrangements during 1935 was as follows :—

The number of individual children fed under the Authority 'sarrangements during 1935 was as follows :—

Ordinary Meals.Milk Meals.
Free559882
For payment35—
Totals594882