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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 1957
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Romford]
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| Pet Animals Act 1951 | 52 |
| Prevention of Damage by Pests Act 1949 | 2437 |
| Public Baths | 16 |
| Public Conveniences | 51 |
| Rag Flock Act | 12 |
| Sale of Horseflesh | 12 |
| Schools and School Canteens | 65 |
| Shops Act—All Sections | 4451 |
| Slaughterhouses | 966 |
| Smoke Observations | 106 |
| Streams, Ponds and Watercourses | 200 |
| Tents, Vans and Sheds | 271 |
| Verminous premises | 76 |
| Water Closets | 16 |
| Water Supplies | 71 |
| Informal Notices (number served) | 584 |
| Statutory Notices (number served) | 108 |
As a result of the service of Notices, the necessary works were
completed by the owners or occupiers in all cases except 93, the works
for which were still in hand at the end of the year.
Notices served under the Shops Act 40
Notices served under the Food & Drugs Act 98
(ii) Factories Acts
As summary of the statistics, as required by the Ministry of Labour
and National Service, is given below:—
| 1. | Inspections Premises. | Number on Register | Inspections | Written Notices | Occupiers Prosecuted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (i) | Factories in which Sections 1, 2, 3, 4 and 6 are to be enforced by Local Authorities | 16 | 11 | - | - |
| (ii) | Factories not included in (i) in which Section 7 is enforced by the Local Authority | 275 | 66 | 6 | - |
| (iii) | Other Premises in which Section 7 is enforced by the Local Authority (excluding Out-Workers premises) | 48 | 12 | - | - |
| Total | 339 | 89 | 6 | — |