[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Twickenham].

  • Twickenham (London, England). Urban District Council.
Date:
1905
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    7 The Education Acts. I have periodically examined the public elementary schools in the district, and I am pleased to observe that great improvements have been made in the sanitary conveniences attached to these buildings. Some of the playgrounds have also been put into a much more satisfactory condition. The ventilation and heating of the buildings also have been carefully considered, and alterations effected much to the benefit of teachers and children. The new desks provided in some of the schools are not only an improvement for scholastic purposes but also for physical development of the scholars. Manual exercise if more extensively employed would also be beneficial. The new temporary public elementary school reflects much credit upon the Council as the Education Authority. Employment of Children Act, 1903. I understand that it is intended to make bye-laws in pursuance of this statute. These are in my opinion highly essential as there are many children who are now engaged in employment of street hawking or the delivery of milk and newspapers and running of errands, &c., which course should not be permitted to continue. A general bye-law throughout the county would perhaps be the most efficacious manner of dealing with the question. Factory and Workshops Acts, 1901. The total number of workshops as per register is 136, including 38 domestic workshops, 18 retail bakehouses, 32 laundries, 38 other workshops, not including 26 workplaces. With regard to cleanliness notices have been served under the Public Health Acts in respect of 14 workshops and 10 domestic workshops. In one case where no sanitary accommodation was provided for the persons employed notice was served to provide suitable and proper accommodation, and such notice was at once