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 1962
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Romford]
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(v) Health and Welfare
| Seats not provided for the use of female shop assistants | 1 |
| Failing to give notice of intention to use seats provided | 27 |
| Absence of, or unsatisfactory sanitary accommodation | 7 |
| Absence of, or unsatisfactory washing facilities ... | 3 |
| Ventilation unsatisfactory | 10 |
| Temperature unsatisfactory | 3 |
| Lighting unsatisfactory | 4 |
| Cleanliness | 10 |
(b) Legal Proceedings
| Offence | Section | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Failing to close a shop on Sunday | 47 | Fined £20 0s. 0d. Costs £2 0s. 0d. |
| 2. Failing to close a shop on Sunday | 47 | Fined £20 0s. 0d. Costs £2 0s. 0d. |
| 3. Failing to close a shop on Sunday | 47 | Fined £20 0s.0d. Costs £2 0s. 0d. |
| 4. Failing to close a shop on Sunday | 47 | Fined £20 0s.0d. Costs £2 0s. 0d. |
| 5. Failing to close a shop on Sunday | 47 | Fined £20 0s. 0d. Costs £2 0s. 0d. |
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