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Barnet 1943
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Barnet Urban District Council]
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FOOD AND DRUGS ACT, 1938,
The above Act is enforced by the County Authority in tills district.
The following table shows the number and nature of the samples taken in tne Urban District of Barnet, with the results of the analyses:-
| Article | No. of Samples Taken | Genuine | Adulterated | Extent and Form of Adulteration | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milk | 15 | 14 | 1 | See below + | |
| Lard | 2 | 2 | - | ||
| Butter | 1 | 1 | - | ||
| Pork Sausages | 1 | 1 | - | ||
| Totals | 19 | 18 . | 1 | - |
+ The sample of milk reported "not genuine" was 27% deficient in milk fat.
Proceedings were instituted against the vendor and the case against him was dismissed
under the Probation of Offenders Act, on payment of 19/- costs.
PUBLIC HEALTH ACT, 1936. SECTION 75.
Forty-three dustbins were provided after intimation to replace worn out
receptacles, or absence of same. The provision of a proper sanitary dustbin is
a very useful health measure. It also secures uniformity of receptacle and
makes the task of the dustmen cleaner and easier.
LATER SUPPLY.
Twenty-nine cases of burst pipes occurred during the year and repairs were
carried out to same.
In five cases the water as cut off owing to the non-payment of rates. This
department was notified by the Barnet District Gas and "later Company, and steps
were taken which resulted in the early reconnection of the supply.
FACTORIES ACT. 1917.
Twenty-eight inspections of factories with mechanical power and seventeen
inspections of factories without mechanical power were made during the year,
including bake-houses.
Eight factories were found to be without suitable sanitary accommodation for
the persons working therein. Notices were therefore served upon the owners to
remedy the defects found. Five Notices had been complied with by the end of the
year.
Five Certificates of adequate means of escape in case of fire were issued by
the Council under section 34 of the Act.