Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Walthamstow]
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DISEASES OF ANIMALS ACTS, 1894-1928.
The Importation of Dogs and Cats Order, 1928.— During
the year six performing Lions were admitted under Licence into
the area. The conditions of the Licence were duly observed.
Sheep Scab Order, 1920.— No case of this disease occurred in
the Borough during the year.
The Sheep Scab Order, 1928.— (Adopted by the Council.)—
During the year, no sheep were admitted into the area under
Licences for Slaughter.
The Regulation of Movement of Swine Order, 1922.—
Under this Order, 940 pigs for slaughter were admitted into this
Borough during the year. All notices of such movements have,
as far as practicable, been followed up.
In addition, six detention and isolation licences afiecting 69
pigs were in operation during the year. The conditions of the
licences were duly observed in all cases.
Tuberculosis Order, 1925.— Routine quarterly inspections
were carried out by your Veterinary Surgeon and Chief Sanitary
Inspector.
No instance has arisen calling for mention.
FACTORY AND WORKSHOP ACT, 1901.
The following tables show the work done under the Act during
the year:—
1.— INSPECTION OF FACTORIES, WORKSHOPS AND
WORKPLACES.
Including Inspections made by Sanitary Inspectors or Inspectors of Nuisances.
Premises. (i) | Number of | ||
---|---|---|---|
Inspections. (2) | Written Notices. (3) | Ocoupiers Prosecuted. (4) | |
factories (Inoluding Factory Laundries.) | 385 | 12 | Nil. |
Workshops (Including Workshop Laundries.) | 248 | 5 | Nil. |
Workplaces (Otherthan Outworkers' premises.) | 130 | 7 | Nil. |
Total | 763 | 24 | Nil. |