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City of London 1969

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

Published
1971
Pages
70
Tables
47

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    SECTION 1 - STAFF (As at 31st December, 1969) 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 AppointmentCommenced ServiceAny 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 had during the voyage, infectious disease on board.
    by the Port Medical OfficerBy the Port Health Inspector
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    SECTION HI CHARACTER OF SHIPPING AND TRADE DURING THE YEAR TABLE C
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    TABLE 1 FRESH WATER SUPPLY SAMPLES - SUMMARY 1969
    HYDRANTSSTAND PIPESDELIVERY HOSE ENDSTOTALS
    UnfitUnsat.Suspic.Satis.GoodExcell.UnfitUnsat.Suspic.Satis.GoodExcell.UnfitUnsat.Suspic.Satis.GoodExcell.
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    TABLE 2 FRESH WATER SUPPLY SAMPLE TOTALS & PERCENTAGES
    UnfitUnsat.Suspic.Satis.GoodExcel]Totals
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    MEDICAL INSPECTIONS AT GRAVESEND
    Jan.Feb.Mar.Apr.MayJuneJulyAug.Sept.Oct.Nov.Dec.Total
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    The number of cases admitted to Denton Hospital in 1969 was as follows:—
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    CASES OF NOTIFIABLE AND OTHER INFECTIOUS DISEASES ON SHIPS TABLE D
    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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    Category: Cases landed from ships arriving coastwise.
    DiseasePassengersCrewNo. of ships concerned
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    Category: Cases on coastwise ships which have been disposed of before arrival.
    DiseasePassengersCrewNo. of ships concerned
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    Category: Cases remaining on board after the ship's arrival.
    DiseasePassengersCrewNo. of ships concerned
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    The following table gives a comparative picture of infectious diseases over the past twelve years:—
    Disease1960196119621963196419651966196719681969
    (a) Cases reported on Ship's arrival
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    The number of dumb lighters trading within the Port of London Health Authority's jurisdiction, year ending 1969, are as follows:—
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    SUMMARY
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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 fresh 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.
    (1) On Vessels
    Number of.JanFeb.Mar.AprilMayJuneJulyAug.Sept.Oct.Nov.Dec.Total
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    TABLE F Deratting Certificates and Deratting Exemption Certificates Issued during the Year for Ships from Foreign Ports.
    NO. OF DERATTING CERTIFICATES ISSUED
    After Fumigation withAfter TrappingAfter Poisoning with "1080"TotalNumber of Deratting Exemption Certificates IssuedTotal Certificates Issued
    HCNOther Fumigants
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    RETURN OF RATS CAUGHT AND DESTROYED DURING YEAR 1969
    Jan,Feb,Mar,Apr,MayJuneJulyAug,Sept,Oct,Nov,DecTotal
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    SECTION XIII INSPECTION OF SHIPS FOR NUISANCES TABLE G
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    General Summary Analysis of the Sanitary Inspections etc. in the Port of London for the year ended 31st December, 1969.
    Type of Vessel/PremisesinspectedDefect iveTo 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 vessels inspected
    No. of InspectionsNo. of inspections
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    Ships were boarded by members of the panel of doctors at the following ports:-
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    The following is a summary showing methods of disposal:—
    Weight 1969Comparable Weight 1968
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    Of the 2094 tons listed above the principal items and methods of disposal consisted of:—
    BurntTonsCwts
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    Burnt (Cont'd)TonsCwts
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    Buried (cont)TonsCwts
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    Re-exported (cont)TonsCwts
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    FOOD SAMPLING Sampling — Public Analyst During the year 509 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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    TABLE I Types of Container Terminal, showing Total Container Imports compared with Total Food Container Imports. Tonnages are approximate. 1969
    TYPE OF BERTHTotal Containers ImportedTotal Food Containers ImportedTotal Tonnage All ContainersTotal Tonnage Food ContainersTotal Number Arrivals
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    TABLE II Summary of Shipping Arrivals into Tilbury 1969, Discharging Containers, Major Operators. 1968 Figures in Brackets.
    FROMNumber of ArrivalsNumber of ContainersNo. of Food ContainersRe marks
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    TABLE III 1969 Summary of Food Containers received at Tilbury via joint O.C.L./A.C.T. Australian Service FIRST NORTH BOUND ARRIVAL 14.5.1969.
    North-bound Voyages, 1969TOTAL FOODS/ SHIPFROZEN MEAT EDIBLEFROZEN MEAT INEDIBLEDAIRY PRODUCECANNED FRUITSCANNED MEATSFRESH FRUITSDRIED FRUITSFROZEN EGGFLOURWHEAT GLUTENHONEYMILK POWDERPEASWINESRICEGELATINECASINGSBEERMEAT EXTRACT/ GHEEXS.147's Undertakings Etc.,
    ACTOCLAOAOAOAOAOAOAOAOAOAOAOAOAOAOAOAOAOAOAOAO
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    TABLE I The Meat (Staining and Sterilization) Regulations, 1960. The Meat (Sterilization) Regulations, 1969. Investigation and Disposal of Pet Foods.
    CommodityPackagesApproximate Weight Tons
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    TABLE II Imported Food Regulations, 1968 Examination for Fitness for Human Consumption. COMMODITY
    COUNTRYBeef LiversOther Beef OffalsB/in and B/Less BeefSheep and LambB/Less Mutton and LambSheep and Lamb OffalsB/Less VealPork and OffalsChilled Beef CutsOther Meats
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    TABLE III Damaged Meats detained in Royal Docks and subsequently reconditioned by other Local Authorities or at Smithfield Market COMMODITY
    B/in or B/L BeefHares
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    TABLE IN Damaged Meats etc., detained in No. 6 Cold Store for Destruction or Beconditioning COMMODITY
    Sheep and LambsSheep and lamb OffalsB/in and B/Less BeefBeef LiversOther OffalsVarious Packages
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    TABLE V Meat rejected by U.S.A. — detained at other Cold Stores pending inspection of samples at No. 6 Cold Store COMMODITY
    B/Less BeefB/Less MuttonB/Less VealB/Less LambLamb Cuts