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City of London 1955

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Port of London]

Published
1956
Pages
40
Tables
22

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22 tables in this report

  • Page 2
    SECTION I—STAFF TABLE A
    Name of OfficerNature of AppointmentDate of AppointmentAny other Appointment held
  • Page 3
    TABLE A— continued.
    RODENT INSPECTORS—continued
    Name of OfficerNature of AppointmentDate of AppointmentAny other Appointment held
  • Page 5
    SECTION II-AMOUNT OF SHIPPING ENTERING THE DISTRICT DURING THE YEAR. TABLE B
    Ships fromNumberTonnageNumber InspectedNumber of ships reported as having, or naving had during the voyage infectious disease on board.
    By the Port Medical OfficerBy the Port Sanitary Inspector
  • Page 5
    SECTION ID—CHARACTER OF SHIPPING AND TRADE DURING THE YEAR. TABLE C
  • Page 7
    -\ppointed by the Medical Officer of Health, Port of London, under Regulations 22 to 30 of the Public Health (Ships) Regulations, 1952.
    Destination of Ships(A) Within the Docks(B) Outside the Docks
  • Page 8
    The list of infected areas (Customs Code, Vol. 4, Pt. 4, para. 3) referred to as the "listed areas" below, is given on page 4 of the London Declaration of Health Form.
    Classification of ship C.C., Vol. 4. Pt 4, paras. 5 & 6.Answers given to questions on the Declaration of Health FormIf vessel has come from a "listed area" within six weeks of her arrival in London.Customs Procedure
  • Page 9
    The list of infected areas (Customs Code, Vol. 4, Part 4, para. 3) referred to as the "listed areas" below, is shown on page 4 of the London Declaration of Health Form.
    Classification of ship C.C., Vol. 4. Pt 4, paras. 5 & 6.Answers given to questions on the Declaration of Health FormIf vessel has come from a "listed area" within six weeks of her arrival in London.Customs Procedure
  • Page 10
    2. The Medical Officer of Health, Port of London Health Authority, requests the application of the following procedure as from the 1st March, 1947.
    Classification of ship C.C., Vol. 4. Pt4, paras, 5 & 6Answers given to questions on the Declaration of Health FormIf vessel has come from a "listed area" within six weeks of her arrival at SheernessCustoms Procedure
  • Page 12
    TABLE D Cases landed from ships from Foreign Ports
    DiseasePassengersCrewNumber of ships concerned
  • Page 12
    Cases disposed of before arrival
    DiseasePassengersCrewNumber of ships concerned
  • Page 14
    Number of Persons on Board.
    (a) Crew:-BritishAlien
  • Page 19
    TABLE E Rodents destroyed (bodies recovered) during the year in ships and in shore premises
    (1) On vessels
    Number ofJan.Feb.Mar.AprilMayJuneJulyAug.Sept.Oct.Nov.Dec.Total
  • Page 19
    TABLE F Deratting Certificates and Deratting Exemption Certificates Issued during the Year for Ships from Foreign Ports
    No. of Deratting Certificates IssuedNumber of Derattirtg Exemption Certificates Issued.Total Certificates Issued
    After Fumigation withAfter TrappingAfter PoisoningAfter Trapping and PoisoningTotal
    HCNOther Fumigant (state Method) S.O2.
    1.2.3.4.4(a)5.6.7.
  • Page 19
    SECTION XIII — Inspection of Ships for nuisances TABLE G
    Inspections and NoticesNo. of Vessels
  • Page 20
    The following is a summary showing the method of disposal of the foodstuffs seized
    Method of DisposalWeightApproximate percentage of total weightWeight
    Tonscwts.qrs.lbs.Tonscwts.qrs.lbs.
  • Page 28
    Seventy-seven inspections of canal boats were made during 1955. Eighteen canal boats were found to have a total of twenty-one defects, as follows:—
    No of defects
  • Page 33
    Naturally, there are very slight variations in the qualities of the personnel, but allare sufficiently interested in the Service and well-being of the vessels in their custody. Generally the standard is high and in some cases exemplary.
    VesselEngine Running HoursTOTAL CONSUMPTION
    GallonsLbs.Tons.
    MainAuxiliaryFuel OilLub. OilParaffinGreaseCoalCoke
  • Page 34
    MEDICAL INSPECTION—From 1st January to 31st December, 1955 GRAVESEND
    Jan.Feb.Mar.AprilMayJuneJulyAug.Sept.Oct.Nov.Dec.Total
  • Page 34
    APPENDIX II INFECTIOUS DISEASES
    Disease194619471948194919501951195219531954Mean Annual No. for 10 years ending 31st December, 19551955
  • Page 35
    APPENDIX ID RETURN OF RATS CAUGHT AND DESTROYED DURING THE YEAR 1955
    Jan.Feb.Mar.AprilMayJuneJulyAug.Sept.Oct.Nov.Dec.Total
  • Page 36
    APPENDIX IV—General Summary and Analysis of the Sanitary Inspections, etc., in the Port of London for the year ended 31st December, 1955,
    Foreign GoingInland Navigation -Continued
  • Page 37
    DOCKS WITHIN THE JURISDICTION OF THE PORT HEALTH AUTHORITY
    Dock GroupDocksWater AreaLineal Quayage
    AcresYardsMilesYards