Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Barnet Rural District]
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There are 5 privately-owned slaughter
houses, two being licensed and the others registered.
The number of bakehouses on the register is
5, and all have been inspected during the year, as
have also 4 workshops and 9 factories. The necessary
attention has been given to the maintenance
of fire exits in unobstructed condition in the various
sound studios of the film industry.
Smoke Abatement. No action has been called
for.
Schools.
The sanitary condition of the schools is
satisfactory. The water is supplied by the Colne
Valley Water Company. The schools are visited
regularly by the Assistant School Medical Officer of
Health, and specially on an outbreak of any infections
disease for the purpose of excluding or
examining possible contacts and advising on any
necessary measures. All cases of infectious diseases
are notified by the head teachers.
Schools were not closed for infectious disease.
Rag Flock Acts.
There is no "Rag Flock manufactured in the
district.
Housing.
During the year 36 houses have been commenced
by the Council and 211 by private
enterprise.