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The number of cases of overcrowded families known to the Health Department was
reduced considerably during the year, principally by tenants finding their own housing
accommodation outside of the Borough Council's facilities.
Particulars of the numbers and types of dwellings erected in Southall during 1952
are as follows, and also the number of houses, including those built in 1952, built since the end of the war

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.
Pet Animals Act, 1951
This Act came into operation on the 1st April, 1952. Prior to the licensing of the
establishments a schedule of conditions prepared by the Royal Society for the Prevention
of Cruelty to Animals was adopted by the Council for the traders to read and agree, prior to
obtaining their licences. Seven establishments are licensed and have on routine inspection
been found to be satisfactory. Protective barriers to keep the public out of reach of animals
exposed for sale have been fitted where necessary.
HYGIENE OF FOOD
Food Poisoning
During 1952 there have been no outbreaks of food poisoning. Twenty-seven cases
were notified and followed-up; the organisms identified in two cases were salmonella typhi
murium, and in one case shigella flexner. No secondary cases occurred.
Sampling of Canteen Meals
The procedure adopted during 1951 for the retention for 24 hours of samples of all
food served in the canteens of the local schools and in one large factory was continued
throughout the year. As there was no outbreak of food poisoning the examination of these
specimens was not required at any time.
Personal Hygiene
The free washing facilities in the public conveniences, which were brought into
operation in September, 1950, continued to be available throughout 1952. During that
period, 10,700 paper towels were issued free in addition to 3,161 linen towels, which are
provided at a cost of 2d. per person. The total issue of towels is substantially the same
as in 1951, but the use of paper towels is lower by 1,884, whereas the linen towel issue has
increased from 1,645 in 1951
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