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 Stepney]
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(f) Separation of sexes Nil.
(g) Cleanliness Nil.
(h) Ventilation Nil.
(i) Painting 1
(j) Provision of water casks Nil.
(k) Removal of bilge water Nil.
(l) Notification of infectious disease Nil.
(m) Admittance of Inspector Nil.
(4) No legal proceedings were taken.
(5) One infringement was discovered.
(6) No cases of infectious disease occurred.
(7) No boats were detained for cleansing and disinfection.
(8) The total number on the register on the 31st December, 1926:—
(a) Number of boats believed to be in use
or available was 2
Boats propelled by motor Nil.
(b) Number of boats that cannot be traced Nil.
(9) No boats were registered during the year, but 2 were removed
from the Register.
Unsound Food.
The following is a list and quantity of the foodstuffs destroyed during the
year under the Public Health (Imported Food) Regulations, 1925:—
I.—
| tons. | cwts. | qrs. | lbs. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Pigs Carcase | — | — | 2 | 6 |
| 58 Pigs Plucks | — | 2 | 0 | 14 |
| 12 Pigs Heads | — | 3 | 3 | |
| Bacon | 2 | 10 | 0 | 19 |
| 87/235 tins of Beef | 96 | 11 | 1 | 16 |
| 242 tins of Brisket | — | 13 | 2 | 22 |
| 228 tins of Ox Tongue Brawn | — | 12 | 0 | 4 |
| 70 tins of Chicken | — | 2 | 14 | |
| Beef Extract | — | 4 | 0 | 18 |
| 362 tins of Ham | 1 | 19 | 1 | 20 |
| 654 tins of Assorted Meats | 1 | 15 | 0 | 4 |
| 348 tins of Potted Meats | — | — | 3 | 3 |
| 1,052 tins of Tongues | 2 | 1 | 1 | 15 |
| 2 barrels of Tongues | — | 3 | 2 | 8 |