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These premises include retail bakehouses, laundries, dressmakers,
&c.
There were 183 visits of inspections to these premises.
Four written notices were served respecting defects, and the
Inspector of Factories was notified on four occasions of the
failure of the occupiers to keep the abstract of the Factory Act
affixed in their workshops.
The following works were carried out during the year, viz. : —
Six bakehouses were limewashed, seven workshops were
cleansed and whitewashed. Two drains were cleared or repaired
five sanitary conveniences were amended, and two new ones were
provided, and one roof was repaired Four lists of outworkers
were received from employers giving out work, and the names
and addresses were forwarded to the local authorities concerned
as provided for by section 107.
The workshops generally are kept in a satisfactory condition,
and no case of overcrowding came under notice.
A copy of the statistical tables relating to the work under
these Acts is appended. Herewith enclosed is the Annual
Report of the Inspector of Nuisances (Mr. A Shail).
I am much indebted to this officer for the great assistance he
has given me since my appointment as your Medical Officer of
Health.
I am, Gentlemen,
Your obedient Servant,
A. D. OWEN.
To the Chairman and Members,
Hampton Urban District Council.