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national assistance act, 1948 (section 47).
Ten persons "in need of care and attention" were referred
for possible action under this section. Four of these were
kept under observation, and the remaining six were admitted
to institutions as voluntary cases by arrangement with local
hospitals or with the Welfare Department of the Essex County
Council, as appropriate. It was thus possible to avoid compulsory
removal under the above Act in all cases.
clean food campaign.
The Hygienic Food Traders' Guild operating in conjunction
with the Waltham Holy Cross Urban District Council made
slow progress during the year, membership having increased
from 47 to 54. The Spring outbreak of dysentery was fully
used to emphasise to householders and traders alike, by means
of public statements and interviews with the press, the importance
of clean food handling. The campaign culminated in
a 4-day public exhibition at the Lopping Hall, Loughton, during
October, 1951, held in conjunction with the Infestation
Control Division of the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries,
the Ministry of Food, and the following exhibitors:—
J. Lyons & Co., Ltd.
Deosan Ltd.
London Electricity Board.
North Thames Gas Board.
Essex County Council (Central Council for Health
Education).
Essex County Council (Milk).
United Dairies Ltd. (Milk).
Hoover Ltd.
Jeye's Sanitary Compounds Co., Ltd.
Mr. S. T. Perry.
J. & E. Hall Ltd.,—Wet Fish Display Counter.
Clenaglass Washer Company Ltd.
Crypto Ltd.—Food Slicing Machine.
Whaley Bridge Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
—Nylon Overalls.
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