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Leyton 1936

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Leyton]

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EMPLOYMENT OF CHILDREN
and
STREET TRADING BY YOUNG PERSONS.
In August, 1931, the Bye-laws made by the Leyton Local
Education Authority pursuant to the provisions of the Employment
of Children Act, 1903, as amended by the Education Act, 1921,
regulating (a) the employment of children generally, and (6) 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.
Since these Bye-laws came into operation, medical certificates
have been granted as follows
1931 89 certificates granted.
1932 72 „ „
1933 65 „ „
1934 73 „ „
1935 136 „ „
1936 141 „ „
PROVISION OF MEALS.
The provision of meals to children attending the elementary
schools is undertaken by the Education Authority under powers
granted by Sections 82-85 of the Education Act, 1921.
The average number of children fed per week during the past
five years:—
1932 356
1933 303
1934 323
1935 327
1936 305

The number of individual children fed under the Authority's arrangements during 1936 was as follows :—

Ordinary Meals.Milk Meals.
Free5441101
For payment50
Totals5941101