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Sutton 1971
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Sutton]
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The site is at present a temporary one and it is not possible to preclude the casual and
semi-permanent use of other land by caravan dwellers. Despite previous protestations
to the contrary, some caravan dwellers prefer the use of casual sites to the Local
Authority site which is provided with a wide range of amenities.
5.14 INFECTIOUS DISEASE ENQUIRIES
Enquiries on behalf of the Medical Officer of Health are generally carried out by
the Public Health I nspectors in the Housing Tearn and disinfections and disinfestation
treatments are carried out under their supervision.
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