[Report 1947] / Medical Officer of Health, Bexhill U.D.C. Borough.

  • Bexhill (England). Urban District Council.
Date:
1947
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Credit: [Report 1947] / Medical Officer of Health, Bexhill U.D.C. Borough. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    During the year 44 visits were paid to premises where pigs are kept. It will be noted that it has been possible to give considerably more attention to this particular aspect of the department’s work. 13. Shops Acts Shops Act, 1934 Shop Hours Act. Employment of Young Persons Act. One hundred and fifty-nine visits were paid during the year to shops in relation to heating, lighting, ventilation and general sanitation. 3 notices were served in this connection, of which 2 had been complied with during the 3’ear. Generalh’ the conditions found on inspections of the shops may be regarded as satisfactor}’. The administration of the Shop Hours Act and the Employment of Young Persons Act is also carried out by the Department, under which 9 inspections were made. It was not found necessary to serve anv notices under these Acts. Whilst during the year efforts have been made to cover a great deal of the ground in regard to conditions under the Shops Act, 1934, there still remains much to be done and it is proposed to make every effort to bring this work up to date. 14. Disinfestation During the \’ear 13 rooms were treated for eradication of vermin. The number of Council houses treated for beetle infestation during the \’ear was 8.