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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 1951

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Carshalton]

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2. Cases in which Defects were found:—

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

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

PremisesNumber of cases in which defects were foundNumber of cases in which prosecutions were instituted
FoundRemediedReferred
To H.M. InspectorBy H.M. Inspector
(1)(2)(3)(4)(5)(6)
Want of cleanliness44---
Overcrowding-----
Unreasonable temperature-----
Inadequate ventilation22---
Defective drainage of floors11---
Sanitary Conveniences—
(a) Insufficient44---
(b) Unsuitable or defective-----
(c) Not separate for sexes-----
Other offences against the Act (not including offences relating to Outwork)-----
Total1111---

Table: Outwork (Sections 110 and 111).

Outwork (Sections 110 and 111).

Nature of Work (1)Section 110Section 111
No. of outworkers in Aug. list required by Sect. 110(1) (c) (2)No. of cases of default in sending lists to the Council (3)No. of prosecutions for failure to supply lists (4)No. of instances of work in unwholesome premises (5)Notices served (6)Prosecutions (7)
Wearing Apparel—
Making, etc.27-----
Cleaning and washing------
Brass and Brass Articles2-----
The making of boxes or other receptacles or parts thereof made wholly or partially of paper------
Stuffed Toys26-----
Cosaques, Christmas Crackers, Christmas stockings, etc.61-----
Artificial Flowers1-----
Total117-----