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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

Leyton 1944

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Leyton]

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Table: Rats and Mice (Destruction) Act, 1919.Ministry of Food—Infestation Order 1943 S. R. & O. 680.Complaints received and investigated 264.Complaints according to wards:—

Rats and Mice (Destruction) Act, 1919.

Ministry of Food—Infestation Order 1943 S. R. & O. 680.

Complaints received and investigated 264.

Complaints according to wards:—

Harrow Green23
Cann Hall20
Leyton20
Leytonstone34
Forest41
Wanstead Slip25
Grove Green28
Lea Bridge36
Central South13
Central North24
264

Table: Inspections of premises:—

Inspections of premises:—

Food premises814
Other premises650
Premises freed*200

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* At the remaining 64 infested premises the drainage system
requires relaying.
Treatment of Sewers:—The manholes were baited in
accordance with instructions of the Ministry of Food, who state
that whilst there has undoubtedly been a substantial kill there is
probably a considerable residual population of rats in the sewers
and that it is desirable that further treatment should be carried
out in conjunction with block control schemes for dealing with
surface infestation and suggesting that the Council should employ
at least four full-time operatives as soon as possible. This matter
was under consideration by the Council at the end of the year.
A.R.P., Civil Defence, etc.
Visits were made to the following:—
Air Raid Shelters, Wardens and Fire Guard Posts 26
Food Depots 41
First Aid Posts 1
Decontamination of food; demonstrations, visits, etc. 215
Emergency Water Supply 1
Rest Centres 1
Feeding Centres 2
Visits following Air Raid Incidents 141