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Sutton 1967
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Sutton]
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Outwork (sections 133 and 134)
| Nature of Works | Section 133 | Section 134 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. of outworkers in Aug. list required by Sect. 133(1)(C) | No. of cases of default in sending lists to the Council | No. of prosecutions for failure to supply lists | No. of instances of work in unwholesome premises | Notices served | Prosecutions | |
| (1) | (2) | (3) | (4) | (5) | (6) | (7) |
| Wearing apparel -making etc. | 56 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Boxes (Cardboard) | 28 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Curtains and Furniture Hangings | 1 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Cosaques | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Brass and Brass Art | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| FLowers | 1 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Lampshades | 1 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Total | 87 | - | - | - | - | - |
SWIMMING BATHS
Visits were made to the three public swimming baths and five school pools
during the year. Thirty-five samples of water were submitted for bacteriological
examination. Checks for pH value and free chlorine were made in appropriate
cases. The close co-operation which exists between the Borough Engineer, the
Chief Education Officer and this Department is much appreciated.
DISEASES OF ANIMALS ACT. 1950
Functions of the Council in connection with the Diseases of Animals Act, 1950,
Animal Boarding Establishments Act, 1963, Pet Animals Act, 1951, and the
Riding Establishments Act, 1964, are carried out on an agency basis by the Council
of the City of London through that Council's Veterinary Officer.
DISEASES OF ANIMALS (WASTE FOODS) ORDER. 1957
Twenty licences are in force in respect of premises where waste food is treated
for animal feeding, and at the end of the year nineteen boiler plants were in use.
ANIMAL BOARDING ESTABLISHMENTS ACT. 1963
Seven licences have been issued for the boarding of cats and dogs.
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