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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
Southall-Norwood 1936
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Southall]
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The following table shows all analysis of the number and nature of such
inspections:—
Table No. 31.
| Visits and re-visits to premises on complaints | 786 |
| House-to-house inspections | 442 |
| Inspections and re-inspections of houses and premises, etc. | 4654 |
| Visits in connection with the Overcrowding Survey | 8214 |
| Drain tests | 106 |
| Factories, workshops, workplaces and outworkers | 401 |
| Visits to canal for canal boat inspections | 14 |
| Petroleum and carbide stores | 29 |
| Slaughterhouses | 55 |
| Food sampling | 218 |
| Dairies and milkshops | 132 |
| Bakehouses | 93 |
| Other premises where food is prepared | 1378 |
| Smoke observations | 19 |
| Tents, vans, sheds, etc. | 15 |
| Deposits and accumulations of refuse | 172 |
| Stables | 11 |
| Farms | 13 |
| Schools | 15 |
| Cinemas, cafes, public houses, etc. | 29 |
| Miscellaneous | 1151 |
| Total | 17947 |
Total number of defects or nuisances remaining over from 1935 1769
Total number of defects or nuisances found during the year 3342
Total number of defects or nuisances abated during the year 4698
Total number of defects or nuisances remaining on 31st Dec., 1936 413
No. of notices served: Preliminary 472
Statutory 25
Court Proceedings.
There were no court proceedings during the year.
The following table shows the number and nature of complaints received
during the year:—
40