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
Romford 1954
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Romford]
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18
Milk Sampling 152
Miscellaneous 103
Markets 140
Nuisances, Public Health Act 1,867
Old Metal Dealers 24
Pet Animals Act 1951 21
Piggeries 33
Prevention of Damage by Pests Act 1949 2,841
Public Baths 15
Public Conveniences 50
Rag Flock Act 8
Sale of Horseflesh 14
Schools 20
Shops Act 2,495
Slaughterhouses 712
Smoke Observations 28
Streams and Ponds 79
Tents, vans and sheds 161
Verminous premises 61
Water closets 14
Water Supplies 31
Informal Notices (number served) 870
Statutory Notices (number served) 129
As a result of the service of Notices, the necessary works were completed
by the owners or occupiers in all cases except 91, the worksi for
which were still in hand at the end of the year.
(iii) Factories Act, 1937 and 1948
A summary of the statistics, as required by the Ministry of Labour
and National Service, is given below:—
TABLE 11
1. Inspections Premises.
| Number on Register | Inspections | Written Notices | Occupiers Prosecuted | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (i) Factories in which Section 1, 2, 3, 4 and 6 are to be enforced by Local Authorities | 14 | 68 | 10 | - |
| (ii) Factories not included in (i) in which Section 7 is enforced by the Local Authority | 246 | 137 | 4 | - |
| (iii) Other Premises in which Section 7 is enforced by the Local Authority (excluding Out-Workers premises) | 41 | 53 | 1 | - |
| Total | 301 | 258 | 15 | — |