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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

Carshalton 1948

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Carshalton]

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Table: 2. C ases in which D efects were found—(If defects are discovered at the premises on two, three or more separate occasions they should be reckoned as two, three or more " cases.")

2. C ases in which D efects were found—

(If defects are discovered at the premises on two, three or more separate occasions they should be reckoned as two, three or more " cases.")

Premises.Number of cases in which defects were found.Number of cases in which prosecu tions were in-stituted.
FoundRemedied.Referred
To H.M. Inspector.By H.M. Inspector.
(1)(2)(3)(4)(5)(6)
Want of cleanliness22---
Overcrowding-----
Unreasonable temperature-----
Inadequate ventilation-----
Defective drainage of floors-----
Sanitary Conveniences—
(a) Insufficient55---
(b) Unsuitable or defective-----
(c) Not separate for sexes32---
Other offences against the Act (not including offences relating to Outwork)-----
Total109---

Table: O utwork (Sections 110 and 111).

O utwork (Sections 110 and 111).

Nature of Work.Section 110.Section 111.
No. of outworkers in Aug. list required by Sect. 110(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 Annarel—
Making, etc.66-----
Cleaning and washing------
Cosaques, Christmas crackers, Christmas stockings, etc.40-----
Total115-----