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Stepney 1926

[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.— At the Wharves. Fresh Meat.

tons.cwts.qrs.lbs.
1 Pigs Carcase——26
58 Pigs Plucks—2014
12 Pigs Heads——33
Preserved Meats.
Bacon210019
87/235 tins of Beef9611116
242 tins of Brisket—13222
228 tins of Ox Tongue Brawn—1204
70 tins of Chicken——214
Beef Extract—4018
362 tins of Ham119120
654 tins of Assorted Meats11504
348 tins of Potted Meats——33
1,052 tins of Tongues21115
2 barrels of Tongues—328