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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

Brent 1965

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Brent]

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Table: Table43 Outworkers

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43 Outworkers

Nature of WorkNo. of outworkers in August listNo. of instances of work in unwholesome premisesNotices served
Wearing apparel (making, etc.)136--
Household linen1--
Handbags7--
Making of boxes or other receptacles or parts thereof made wholly or partially of paper7--
Carding, etc. of buttons, etc.6--
Stuffed toys10--
Lampshades2--
Brush making1--
Lace making1--
Hosiery2--
Ladies' Belts5--
Fancy Goods2--
Millinery4--
Furrier1--
Wigs1--
Metal Boxes1--
Shoes5--
Total202--

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There were no cases of default in sending lists to the Council, and there were no prosecutions.
OFFICES, SHOPS AND RAILWAY PREMISES ACT, 1963

Table: Table 44Registration of Premises and Analysis of Persons Employed (Figures in brackets relate to premises registered with Shops Inspectors)

Table 44

Registration of Premises and Analysis of Persons Employed (Figures in brackets relate to premises registered with Shops Inspectors)

ClassNo. of premises registered during the yearTotal No. of registered premises at end of yearNo. of persons employed
Offices96 (22)616 (71)10,743 (992)
Retail Shops176 (331)605 (1,335)3,886 (6,006)
Wholesale shops, warehouses5 (-)42 (—)781 (-)
Catering estabs. open to the public, canteens19 (-)127 (-)1,638 (—)
Totals296 (353)1,390 (1,406)17,048 (6,998)
Males8,614 (2,423)
Females8,434 (4,575)

Table: Table 45 Inspections and Visits

Table 45 Inspections and Visits

ClassNo. of registered premises receiving general inspection during the yearNumber of visits of all kinds
Offices3171,887
Retail Shops572
Wholesale shops, warehouses37
Catering estabs. open to the public, canteens107
Total1,033