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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

Stepney 1964

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Stepney]

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Table: Table 10 (Contd.)Part VIII of the Act - OUTWORK Section 133.

Table 10 (Contd.)

Part VIII of the Act - OUTWORK Section 133.

Nature of WorkNo. of Outworkers in August listNo. Cases of default in sending lists to the CouncilNo. Prosecutions for failure to supply lists
Wearing Apparel: Making, etc.3742-
Cleaning and washing---
Household linen-——
Lace, lace curtains and nets1-—
Curtains and furniture hangings---
Furniture and upholstery---
Electro-plate---
File making---
Brass and brass articles---
Fur pulling---
Iron and steel cables and chains---
Iron and steel anchors and grapnels---
Cart gear---
Locks, latches and keys---
Umbrellas, etc.1--
Artificial flowers ..3--
Nets (other than wire nets)---
Tents---
Sacks---
Racquet and Tennis balls---
Paper bags---
Making of boxes and other receptacles or parts thereof made wholly or partially of paper21--
Brush making---
Pea picking---
Feather sorting---
Carding, etc. of buttons, etc.---
Stuffed toys---
Basket making---
Chocolates and sweetmeats---
Cosaques, Christmas stockings1--
Textile weaving---
Lampshades--—
Total:4012-

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On the instructions of the Public Health Committee, the occupiers of two
factories (referred to in above table) who failed to submit lists of Outworkers
were cautioned that any subsequent failure would result in legal proceedings.
Section 134. There were no instances of work found in unwholesome premises.
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