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City of London 1967

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

Published
1968
Pages
54
Tables
42

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42 tables in this report

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    SECTION I - STAFF (As at 31st December, 1967) TABLE A
    Name of OfficerNature of AppointmentCommenced ServiceAny Other Appointment held
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    Name of OfficerNature of AppointmentCommenced ServiceAny other Appointment held
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    Name of OfficerNature of AppointmentDate of AppointmentAny other Appointment held
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    TABLE B
    Ships fromNumberNet TonnageNumber InspectedNumber of ships reported as having, or having had during the voyage, infectious disease on board.
    by the Port Medical OfficerBy the Port Health Inspector
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    TABLE C
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    TABLE I FRESH WATER SUPPLY SAMPLES - SUMMARY 1967.
    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 SUPPLY SAMPLE TOTALS & PERCENTAGES
    UnfitUnsat.Suspic.Satis.GoodExcellTotals
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    SECTION IX CASES OF NOTIFIABLE AND OTHER INFECTIOUS DISEASES ON SHIPS TABLE D
    DiseasePassengersCrewNo. of ships concerned
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    Cases from ships arriving coastwise.
    DiseasePassengersCrewNo. of ships concerned
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    Category: 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 or old 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.
    Number of.JanFeb.Mar.AprilMayJuneJulyAug.Sept.Oct.Nov.Dec.Total
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    TABLE F Derailing Certificates and Deratting Exemption Certificates Issued during the Year for Ships from Foreign Ports.
    NO. OF DERATTING CERTIFICATES ISSUEDNumber of Deratting Exemption Certificates IssuedTotal Certificates Issued
    After Fumigation withAfter TrappingAfter PoisoningAfter Trapping and PoisoningTotal
    HCNOther Fumigants
    1.2.3.4.4(a)56.7.
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    INSPECTION OF SHIPS FOR NUISNCES TABLE G
    Inspection and NoticesNo. of Vessels
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    The following is a summary showing methods of disposal:—
    WeightComparable Weight 1966
    TonsCwts.Qtrs.Lbs.TortsCwts.Qtrs.Lbs
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    The 2,259 tons listed above, the principal items and methods of disposal consisted of:—
    BurntTonsCwts.
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    Burnt (continued)TonsCwts.
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    Buried (continued)TonsCwts.
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    Re-exported (continued)TonsCwts
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    The figures are in respect of the year 1967 and are tonnages of foodstuffs landed on their quays and handled by them during the year.
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    During the year 598 other samples were sent to the Public Analyst as follows:—
    SampleSatisfactoryUnsatisfactoryAction
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    SampleSatisfactoryUnsatisfactoryAction
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    SampleSatisfactoryUnsatisfactoryAction
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    SampleSatisfactoryUnsatisfactoryAction
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    SampleSatisfactoryUnsatisfactoryAction
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    SampleSatisfactoryUnsatisfactoryAction
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    SampleSatisfactoryUnsatisfactoryAction
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    TABLE I Imports of Tomato Puree sampled by the Port of London Health Authority 1962-67.
    YearConsignments examinedPercentage exceeding 50% H.M.C.Average H.M.C. of all consignments
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    TABLE II
    1965196619671965/67
    No. of SamplesH.M.C. AverageNo. of SamplesH.M.C. AverageNo. of SamplesH.M.C. AverageTotal SamplesH.M.C. Average
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    TABLE III
    Percentage of Rot by WeightMould Count of pulp
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    TABLE I The Meat (Staining and Sterilization) Regulations, 1960. Investigation and Disposal of Pet Foods
    Approximate Weight Tons
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    TABLE II Imported Food Regulations, 1937/48 Examination for Fitness for Human Consumption
    COUNTRYBeef LiversOther Beef OffalsB/in & B/L BeefCOMMODITYSheep & Lamb OffalsB/L VealPork OffalsOther meats etc.
    Sheep & LambsB/L Mutton & Lamb
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    TABLE III Samples drawn for Bacteriological Examination
    COUNTRYHorse MeatKangaroo MeatBuffalo MeatCOMMODITYBeef OffalsB/L VealSheep & Lamb OffalsOther Samples
    Beef B/in & B/LMutton L& Lamb
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    TABLE IV Damaged Meats Detained in Royal Docks and subsequently reconditioned by other Local Authorities or at Smithfield Market
    Sheep and LambsBeef Qtrs. & CutsB/L BeefBeef 8c Sheep Offals
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    TABLE V Damaged Meats etc., Detained in No. 6 Cold Store for Destruction or Reconditioning
    Sheep & LambsB/L Mutton & LambsSheep & Lamb OffalsB/in Beef & CutsB/L BeefBeef LiversOther Beef OffalsB/L VealMeat PreparationsButter
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    APPENDIX I MEDICAL INSPECTION — From 1st January to 31st December, 1967 GRAVESEND
    Jan.Feb.Mar.Apr.MayJuneJulyAug.Sept.Oct.Nov.Dec.Total
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    APPENDIX II INFECTIOUS DISEASES
    Disease (a) Cases reported on Ship's arrival1958195919601961196219631964196519661967
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    APPENDIX III RETURN OF RATS CAUGHT AND DESTROYED DURING YEAR 1967
    Jan.Feb.Mar.Apr.MayJuneJulyAug.Sept.Oct.Nov.Dec.Total
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    APPENDIX IV General Summary Analysis of the Sanitary Inspections etc. in the Port of London for the year ended 31st December, 1967.
    Type of Vessel/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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    Countries of Origin of Foreign Going and Coastwise vessels inspected.
    No. of InspectionsBrought forwardNo. of Inspections 12085