London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972

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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

Penge 1935

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Penge]

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Table: Exemption certificates issued:—

Exemption certificates issued:—

(1) Sanitary conveniences12
(2) Washing facilities8

Table: Informal notices requiring the provision of suitable and sufficient:—

Informal notices requiring the provision of suitable and sufficient:—

ServedComplied with
(1) means to maintain a reasonable temperature2726
(2) sanitary conveniences22
(3) washing facilities98
Statutory Notices requiring the provision of suitable and sufficient :—
(1) means to maintain a reasonable temperature11
(2) washing facilities11

Table: Mr. E. G. Thomas, the Shops Acts Inspector, reports as follows on the administration of the Shops Acts on matters other than the above:—

Mr. E. G. Thomas, the Shops Acts Inspector, reports as follows on the administration of the Shops Acts on matters other than the above:—

Individual premises visited439
Total number of visits691
Premises where assistants were employed Premises where young persons were employed237 134
Minor contraventions (official forms and records not posted or incorrect)142
Shops not closed on weekly half-holiday2