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614 outworkers were notified by other Councils. On examination
of the lists it is often found that the addresses are already
on the register as the workers are frequently employed by more
than one firm and are notified two or three times from different
Councils. The actual number of addresses only are counted.
1,581 visits were paid to the homes of the outworkers and
1,318 inspections were made. In 263 cases it was found that the
addresses returned on the lists were incorrect or that the outworker
had removed since the previous visit. Uncleanly and insanitary
conditions in 372 instances were found and dealt with.
Eight cases of infectious disease occurred in the homes of the
workers. The usual immediate action was taken ,to prevent the
spread of the disease.