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available, all other types of building should be subjected to some
retardation. It has been wisely averred that the provision of
hospital beds for tuberculosis is an expensive and unsatisfactory
substitute for unhealthy dwellings.
Increasing attention is devoted to the prevention of damage
from rats and mice in private dwellings and business premises.
In spite of organised baiting, there is still a large rat population
in the sewers; and much of the trouble comes from undiscovered
faulty connections to sewers and drains.
The investigation of atmospheric pollution, in collaboration
with the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research, continues
to occupy the attention of the sanitary staff; and interesting
information regarding the concentration of smoke and sulphur
dioxide in the Leyton atmosphere is to be found on pages 47 to 50.
As will be seen from the figures shown in the body of the report,
a very great amount of food has again been condemned as unfit
for human consumption. Whereas the amount condemned is an
indication of the vigilance of your food inspectors in protecting
the consumers from unsound food, it should be a matter for public
reproach and investigation that so much good food should have
to be wasted at a time when it is so scarce and so expensive.
Following the coming into operation of the Leyton Corporation
Act, 1950, it became necessary for all hairdressers and barbers to be
registered by the Corporation. Byelaws now control not only the
cleanliness of premises, utensils and equipment; but also the
cleanliness of the persons and their clothing. Under the provisions
of the new local Act of 1950 it also became possible to register and
control hawkers of food and vendors of shell-fish.
National Health Service Act, Part III.
The comprehensive service under the various sections of this
Act, although provided locally, are administered by Essex County
Council in its capacity as Local Health Authority. The routine
day-to-day administration of these services has been delegated
to Leyton Health Area Sub-committee.
In the relevant section of this report are to be found facts and
figures required by the Ministry of Health and the County Council.