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Leyton 1940

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Leyton]

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Samples Samples
analysed. unsatisfactory.
Salt 1 —
Sulphur tablets 1
Stomach powder 1
Spice, mixed 1
Sweets 1 —
Suet, beef 1
Tapioca 3
Tea 2
Vinegar 1
173 6
In one instance it was found necessary to take legal proceedings
n the case of a sample of milk found to contain 6 per cent, water.
fine of £2 and 10s. 6d. costs was imposed.
In another instance a sample of milk was found to be 3 perent.
deficient in milk fat. A letter of caution was sent.
SECTION F.
FACTORIES.
THE FACTORIES ACT, 1937.
1. INSPECTIONS FOR PURPOSES OF PROVISIONS AS TO HEALTH.
Including inspections made by Sanitary Inspectors.
Premises.
Number of
Inspections.
Written
Notices.
Occupiers
Prosecuted.
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Factories with mechanical
power
448
37
Factories without mechanical
power
167
2
Other Premises under the
Act (including works of
building and engineering
construction but not including
outworkers' premises)
Total
615
39