[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Southwark, Borough of].

  • Southwark (London, England). London Borough.
Date:
[1969?]
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Credit: [Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Southwark, Borough of]. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    Common Lodging Houses There are seven common lodging houses in the Borough, four for women and three for men. 73 inspections were made during the course of the year. Hairdressers and Barbers During the year 200 inspections were made of registered premises in the Borough. Feral Pigeons Under licences granted by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, narcotic treatment against feral pigeons was carried out at three sites in the Borough. The estimated total number of pigeons frequenting these sites was 900 and 679 were caught. Pet Animals Act, 1951 Twenty-two premises are registered under this Act and 59 inspections were made during the year. Pharmacy and Poisons Act, 1933/41 There are 160 persons included in the Council's list of sellers of Part II poisons: 61 inspections were made. Rag Flock and Other Filling Materials Act, 1951 Eighteen premises are licensed under the provisions of the above Act. Twelve samples were taken during the year and found to be satisfactory. Registration of Food Premises Under the provisions of Section 16 of the Food and Drugs Act, 1955, 277 premises are registered for the purpose of preparation or manufacture of sausages or potted, pressed, pickled or preserved food intended for sale. During the year 569 inspections of these premises were made. Bakehouses There are 34 bakehouses in use, of which one is in a basement; 189 inspections were made during the year. Sewerage and Sewage Disposal All houses in the'Borough are connected to the main drainage system. The sewage passes to the Greater London Council's main sewers thence to sewage disposal works outside the Borough. Swimming Baths There are five public swimming baths in the Borough with a total of ten pools. The water is supplied by the Metropolitan Water Board and details of capacity are set out overleaf: — 47