London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972

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Barnes 1959

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Barnes]

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Table 18. — Out Workers.

Work UndertakenNo. on RegisterNotices Served
Wearing apparel67
Lamp Shades16
Curtain makers3
Stuffed Toys and Nursery Articles1
Xmas Crackers etc.11
Artificial Flowers1
Carding of buttons5
Total104

Legal proceedings :—
No legal action was necessary during 1959.

Table 19. — Other Premises.

Nature of inspectionNumber of premisesNumber of visitsNotices issued and complied with
Schools2112
Public Houses, Public Halls, Cinemas and Public Conveniences4138
Stable Yards52

In addition to the above, 50 visits were made by Public Health Inspectors
to premises in connection with infectious disease.
Altogether, 193 non-effective visits were made to premises of all types
where no access was gained.

SECTION 'D' — HOUSING

Table 20. — Housing Inspections.

Number of houses inspected in respect of unsatisfactory housing conditions311
Number of re-inspections1,281
Number of houses inspected in respect of unsatisfactory living conditions, but where no repairs were required59
Number of Informal Notices served113
Number of Informal Notices complied with119