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City of London 1970

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

Published
1971
Pages
62
Tables
40

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40 tables in this report

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    SECTION I - STAFF (As at 31st December, 1970 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 fromN umberNet 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 III CHARACTER OF SHIPPING AND TRADE DURING THE YEAR TABLE C
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    TABLE 1 FRESH WATER SUPPLY SAMPLES - SUMMARY 1970
    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.GoodExcellTotals
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    MEDICAL INSPECTIONS AT GRAVESEND
    No. of VesselsJan.Feb.Mar.Apr.MayJuneJulyAug.Sept.Oct.Nov.Dec.Total
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    VENEREAL DISEASES
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    Venereal Diseases -Continued.
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    TABLE D Category: Cases landed from ships from foreign ports.
    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 ten years:—
    Disease (a) Cases reported on Ship's arrival1961196219631964196519661967196819691970
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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 Rats— No. 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 Deratting Certificates and Derailing 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 Poisoning with "1080"Total
    HCN Other Fumigants
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    RETURN OF RATS CAUGHT AND DESTROYED DURING YEAR 1970
    Jan.Feb.Mar.Apr.MayJuneJulyAug.Sept.Oct.Nov.Dec.Total
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    TABLE G
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    Summary of Structural and other Defects
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    General Summary Analysis of the Sanitary Inspections etc. in the Port of London for the year ended 31st December, 1970:-
    Type of Vessel/PremisesInspectedDefectiveTo be cleaned
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    Areas where Foreign Going and Coastwise vessels were inspected.
    Dock and RiverNo. of InspectionsNo. of Vessels inspected in Launches
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    Countries of Origin of Foreign Going and Coastwise vessels inspected.
    No. of InspectionsNo. of Inspections
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    The following is a summary showing methods of disposal:-
    Weight 1970.Comparable Weight 1969.
    Tons.Cwts.Qrs.Lbs.Tons.Cwts.Qrs.Lbs.
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    Sampling - Public Analyst During the year 964 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.) 1970.
    TYPE OF BERTHTotal Containers ImportedTotal Food Containers ImportedTotal Tonnage All ContainersTotal Tonnage Food ContainersTotal Number Arrivals
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    TABLE 11 Summary of Shipping Arrivals into Tilbury 1970. Discharging Containers, Major Operators. 1969 Figures in Brackets.
    FROMNumber of ArrivalsNumber of ContainersNo. of Food ContainersRe marks
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    1970 summary of food Containers received at Tilbury via joint O.C.L/ A.C.T Australian service.
    1970VESSELHARD FROZEN FOODSTUFFSCHILLED FOODSGENERAL FOODSX.S.147's.
    ACT OCLAOAOAOA OAOAOAOAOAOAOAOAOAOA OAOAOAO
  • Page 48
    1970 TABLE 1 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 & B/less BeefSheep & LambsB/L Lamb & MuttonSheep & Lamb OffalsB/L VealPork & OffalsChilled Beef CutsOther Meats
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    TABLE IV Damaged Meats detained at No. 6 Cold Store for Destruction or Reconditioning Commodity
    Sheep & LambsSheep & Lamb OffalsSheep & Lambs CutsB/in & 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 held at No. 6 Cold Store Commodity
    B/Less BeefB/Less MuttonLamb CutsCalf LiversPork B/in Cuts
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    Importation of Bulk Lark and Edible Tallow in Ships' Tanks During 1970
    CountryNo. of ShipsApprox TonnagesNumber Sampled