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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 1953
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Ruislip]
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Gullies renewed 14
Waste pipes cleared or repaired 5
Firegrates renewed or repaired 5
Chimney flues repaired 2
Manhole covers renewed 7
Soil pipes renewed or repaired 3
Yard paving relaid or repaired 5
Dustbins provided 16
Drains cleared 310
Drains repaired or relaid 42
Accumulations of refuse removed 18
Cesspools emptied 6
Miscellaneous repairs 58
Infestations of rats and mice abated 691
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 | 15 | - | - |
| 2. Factories not included in l in which Sec. 7 is enforced by Local Authority | 103 | 101 | - | - |
| 3. Other premises in which Section 7 is enforced by the Local Authority (excluding out workers' premises) | 5 | - | - | |
| Total | 131 | 116 | - | - |