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 1951
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Ruislip]
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Wall and ceiling plaster repaired 89
Water waste preventors repaired or renewed 12
W.C. pans renewed 8
Water tanks, pipes and fittings renewed or
repaired 23
Rooms cleansed or decorated 75
Floors repaired 7
Brickwork repointed and repaired 15
Dry rot removed and remedied 7
Doors repaired 7
Windows repaired 15
Sinks, baths and basins repaired or provided 5
Gullies repaired 4
Waste pipes cleared or repaired 6
Firegrates renewed or repaired 7
Chimney flues repaired 2
Manhole covers renewed 5
Soil pipes renewed or repaired 3
Yard paving relaid or repaired 2
Dustbins provided 63
Drains cleared 325
Miscellaneous repairs 27
Infestations of rats and mice abated 719
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 | 23 | 28 | - | - |
| 2. Factories not included in 1 in which Section 7 is enforced by the Local Authority | 109 | 104 | - | - |
| 3. Other premises in which Section 7 is enforced by the Local Authority (excluding outworkers' premises) | 5 | - | - | - |
| Total | 137 | 132 | — | — |