London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972
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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 1972
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Harrow]
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Eleven samples taken from premises of listed persons were examined
by the Public Analyst—ten were satisfactory and action appropriate to
the case was taken in respect of the failure.
CONSUMER PROTECTION
Thirteen samples of toys were submitted to examination by the
Public Analyst. All satisfied the requirements of Regulations made under
the Consumer Protection Act 1961.
EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES
The number of employment agencies at the end of 1972 was 41.
During the year 13 new licences were issued, while over the same period
9 licences where agencies either changed hands or closed down were
cancelled.
Visits were made to the agencies to ensure that the byelaws relative
to records and other matters were being observed.