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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
Harrow 1969
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Harrow]
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| Taken | Satisfactory | Unsatisfactory | |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | |||
| Taken | Satisfactory | Unsatisfactory |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | |||
| 2 | |||
| 2 | |||
| 2 | |||
| Butter | |||
| 6 | |||
When considered against the quantities and the various natures of
the foodstuff involved in supplying a population in excess of 200,000,
the number of complaints is remarkably low and I feel reflects well on the
efforts that are made by the various trades and all concerned with matters
relating to hygiene and food supplies.
Bread continues to head the list but the 31 complaints received
involving this commodity has to be considered in relation to a figure
perhaps well in excess of seven million. Such would be the number of
loaves retailed annually in the Borough if each of the 70,000 units of
accommodation purchased less than two loaves per week.