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City of London 1966

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

Published
1967
Pages
40
Tables
36

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36 tables in this report

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    SECTION I - STAFF (As at 31st December, 1966) TABLE A
    Name of OfficerNature of AppointmentDate of AppointmentAny other Appointment held
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    SECTION II AMOUNT OF SHIPPING ENTERING THE DISTRICT DURING THE YEAR TABLE B
    Ships fromNumberNet TonnageNumber InspectedNumber of ships reported as having, or having bad during the voyage, infectious disease on board.
    by the Port Medical OfficerBy the Port Health Inspector
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    SECTION III CHARACTER OF SHIPPING AND TRADE DURING THE YEAR TABLE C
    Passenger TrafficNumber of Passengers — Inwards 137,332
    Number of Passengers — Outwards 139,163
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    TABLE 1 FRESH WATER SUPPLY SAMPLES - SUMMARY -1966.
    HYDRANTSSTAND PIPESDELIVERY HOSE ENDSTOTALS
    UnfitUnsat.Suspic.Satis.GoodExcell.UnfitUnsat.Suspic.Satis.GoodExcell.UnfitUnsat.Suspic.Satis.GoodExcell.
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    Detail of grades used in the Port of London —
    Quality.Plate count per ml.Coliforms per 100 ml.
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    TABLE 2. FRESH WATER SAMPLE TOTALS & PERCENTAGES-1966.
    UnfitUnsat.Suspic.Satis.GoodExcellTotals
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    Category — Cases landed from ships from foreign ports. No. of cases during the year.
    DiseasePassengersCrewNo. of ships concerned
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    Cases which have occurred on ships from foreign ports but have been disposed of before arrival.
    DiseasePassengersCrewNo. of ships concerned
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    TABLE SHOWING FIGURES AND STATISTICS FOR THE PAST TEN YEARS.
    YearNo. of Lighters Inspected% of Lighters without any Evidence% of Lighters with negligible Evidence No Action Taken% of Lighters Treated for RatsNo- of Dead Rats recovered after TreatmentAverage No. of Rats recovered per Lighter Treated
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    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
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    Deratting Certificates and Deratting Exemption Certificates issued during the year for Ships from Foreign Ports.
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    SECTION XIII INSPECTION OF SHIPS FOR NUISANCES TABLE G
    Inspection and NoticesNo. of Vessels
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    Summary of Structural and other Defects
    Inspection and NoticesNo. of Vessels
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    The following is a summary showing methods of disposal:-
    WeightComparable Weight 1965
    Tons.Cwts.Qrs.Lbs.Tons.Cwts.Qrs.Lbs,
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    Of the 4,223 tons listed above, the principal items and methods of disposal consisted of:—
    BurntTons.Cwts.
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    31 ctns. Crispbread — dock water damaged 2
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    Other Districts
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    Re-exported
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    During the year 627 other samples were sent to the Public Analyst as follows:—
    SampleSatisfactoryUnsatisfactoryAction
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    TABLE 1 The Meat (Staining and Sterilization) Regulations, 1960 Investigation and disposal of Pet Food
    Approximate Weight
    TCQLbs
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    TABLE II The Imported Food Regulations, 1937. Examination for Fitness for human consumption
    Approximate Weight
    TCQLbs
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    TABLE III Prohibited Meat Detained for Re-Export
    Approximate Weight
    TCQLbs
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    TABLE IV Damaged Meat detained for Reconditioning or Destruction
    Approximate Weight
    TCQLbs
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    APPENDIXI MEDICAL INSPECTION — From 1st January to 31st December 1966 GRAVESEND
    J an.Feb.Mar.Apr.MayJuneJulyAug.Sept.Oct.Nov.Dec.Total
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    APPENDIX II INFECTIOUS DISEASES
    Disease1957195819591960196119621963196419651966
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    APPENDIX III RETURN OF RATS CAUGHT AND DESTROYED DURING YEAR 1966
    Jan.Feb.Mar.AprilMayJuneJulyAug.Sept.Oct.Nov.Dec.Total
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    APPENDIX IV General Summary and Analysis of the Sanitary Inspections etc. in the Port of London for the year ended 31st December, 1966.
    Type of Vessels/PremisesInspectedDefectiveTo be cleaned
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    Areas where Foreign Going and Coastwise vessels were inspected.
    Dock and RiverNo. of Inspections
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    Nationalities of Foreign Going and Coastwise vessels inspected.
    No. of InspectionsNo. of Inspections