London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972

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West Ham 1910

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for West Ham]

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Table showing the different Trades in which the Homeworkers are engaged.

Tailoring750
The making of Shirts639
„ „ Blouses517
„ „ Underclothing281
„ „ Ties79
„ „ Brushes64
„ „ Millinery55
„ „ Costumes38
„ „ Paper Bags40
„ „ Mantles26
„ „ Corsets25
„ „ Umbrellas15
„ „ Lace Goods13
„ „ Dressing Gowns8
„ „ Artificial Flowers7
„ „ Mackintosh Goods6
„ „ Belts5
„ „ Shoe Trimmings5
„ „ Hassocks3
Laundry work13
Fur Sewing2
2,591

Shop Hours Acts and Seats for Shop Assistants
Act.—A special Inspector has been appointed to investigate or
discover infringements against these Acts.
During the year 36 persons were found to be employing young
persons beyond the limit of time allowed by the Act, and in 248 cases
no notice was exhibited in the shop as required by the Statute.
Six prosecutions were instituted against offenders, and the total
fines imposed amounted to £4 10s. The other infringements were
dealt with by letters of caution.