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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
Chingford 1964
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Chingford]
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OFFICES, SHOPS AND RAILWAY PREMISES ACT. 1963
Table A: Registrations and General Inspections
| Class of Premises | Number of Premises Registered During 1964 | Total Number of Registered Premises at the end of 1 964 | Number of Registered Premises Receiving a General Inspection from Aug. to Dec., 1964. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Offices | 81 | 80 | 63 |
| Retail Shops | 303 | 299 | 197 |
| Wholesale Shops, Warehouses | 8 | 8 | 2 |
| Catering Establishments | 30 | 30 | 8 |
| Fuel Storage Depots | 1 | 1 | — |
| Totals | 4231 | 418* | 270 |
Table B: Number of Visits to Registered Premises
329
Table C: Analysis of Persons Employed in Registered Premises
| Class of Workplace | Number of Persons Employed |
|---|---|
| Offices | 449 |
| Retail Shops | 1,451 |
| Wholesale Departments, Warehouses | 63 |
| Catering Establishments open to the Public | 226 |
| Canteens | 4 |
| Fuel Storage Depots | 3 |
| Total | 2,196 |
| Total Males | 920 |
| Total Females | 1,276 |
*Some businesses had closed down.
Contraventions: Notices requiring works were served in respect
of 265 premises during the year.