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The Rag Flock and Other Filling Materials Act, 1951
There are no premises in the Borough subject to registration or licence under this Act.
There are, however, premises where upholstery is reconditioned and second-hand
articles are sold, in respect of which it is felt there should be some control.
Petroleum and Carbide
During the year 66 applications for licences to store petroleum were granted and 4
applications were granted to store carbide of calcium.
Celluloid and Cinematograph Films Act, 1922
There are two licences in force for the purpose of stripping and making celluloid solution
from cinematograph films.
Housing
Two hundred and forty-eight investigations revealed 38 cases of statutory overcrowding
(Housing Act, 1936). Other cases of overcrowding, though not statutory, were recommended
on social grounds in the interests of public health. Of the 121 cases of statutory overcrowding
remaining in the Health Department records at the end of 1950, 14 have been relieved
at the end of 1951, leaving 107 cases which, with 38 new cases, 3 of which were also relieved
during the year, makes a total of 145 cases now awaiting relief.
For statistics see Table XVI in the Appendix.
Administration of the Shops Acts
As a result of routine visits improvements have been effected in the standard of washing
facilities and sanitary accommodation, and the provision of appropriate records and notices.
Markets
The only market held in Southall is a small weekly one for the sale of horses, pigs,
poultry and other livestock. This is kept under supervision. Action was taken to secure
the regular removal of manure.
HYGIENE OF FOOD
Food Poisoning
On 2nd October, 1951, information was received from one of the local factories that
a number of employees had developed symptoms of food poisoning following a meal in the
works canteen. 32 persons were affected out of a total at risk of 315. The symptoms
occurring from 2-12 hours after the mid-day meal at the canteen, were not unduly severe as
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