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
Ruislip-Northwood 1948
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Ruislip]
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Windows repaired 27
Sinks, baths and basins repaired or provided 3
Waste pipes cleared or repaired 7
Firegrates renewed 7
Chimney flues repaired 7
Manhole covers renewed 8
Soil pipes renewed or repaired 3
Yard paving relaid or repaired 2
Dustbins provided 99
Drains cleared 194
Miscellaneous repairs 15
Infestations of rats and mice abated 685
4. FACTORIES
The following tables show the number of inspections made, defects found and the result of action taken:—
| Premises | No. on Register | Number of | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | Written Notices | Occupiers Prosecuted | ||
| 1. Factories in which sections 1, 2, 3, 4 and 6 are to be enforced by Local Authority | 25 | 24 | - | - |
| 2. Factories not included in 1 to which Section 7 applies | 97 | 60 | 5 | - |
| (a) Subject to the Local Authority (Transfer of Enforcement Order, 1938. | ||||
| (b) Others. | ||||
| 3. Other premises under the Act (excluding outworkers premises) | — | — | — | — |
| Total | 122 | 84 | 5 | - |