Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Wembley]
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132 pkts. Blancmange Powder, etc.
9 tins Benger's Food.
71 pkts. Macaroni.
13 bags Flour.
110 lbs. Shelled Walnuts.
22 lbs. Ground Almonds.
11 jars Peanut Butter.
152 pkts. Gravy Powder.
18 jars Meat Extract.
70 tins Paste.
8 tins Christmas Pudding.
34 basins Christmas Pudding.
27 Jellies.
208 Chocolate Biscuits.
10 lbs. Sugar.
9 lbs. Tea.
13 pkts. Curry Powder.
5 pkts. Split Peas.
2 pkts. Salt.
Inspection of dwelling-houses during the year:—
(a) (i) Total number of dwelling - houses
spected for housing defects (under; Public
Health or Housing Acts) 3,221
(ii) Number of inspections made for the
purpose 7,913
(b) (i) Number of dwelling-houses (included
under sub-head (i) above) which were
inspected and recorded under the Housing
Consolidated Regulations, 1925/1932 —
(ii) Number of inspections made for the
purpose —
(c) Number of dwelling-houses found not to be
in all respects reasonably fit for human
habitation 2,065
Remedy of defects during the year without service of
formal notices:—
Number of defective dwelling-houses rendered
fit in consequence of informal action by the
Local Authority or their officers 2,047
Action under statutory powers during the year:—
(a) Proceedings under Sections 9, 10 and 16 of
the Housing Act, 1936:—
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