[Report 1955] / Medical Officer of Health, Blackwell R.D.C.

  • Blackwell (England). Rural District Council.
Date:
1955
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Credit: [Report 1955] / Medical Officer of Health, Blackwell R.D.C. Source: Wellcome Collection.

    19/52 (page 17)
    REPORT OF SANITARY INSPECTOR Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen, I have pleasure in submitting my report on the work of the department for the year. Statistics and observations on the various sections of work are set out under appropriate headings in the following pages. The year has been a difficult one, chiefly due to the continuing and increasing problem caused by meat inspection. The number of animals slaughtered has risen from 29,404 in 1954, to 38,383 in 1955, and is still increasing. Evening and weekend work has been continuous and naturally staff difficulties have arisen. Atmospheric pollution has continued to receive particular attention and it will be noted from the section dealing with this work that progress has been made. Other work which has demanded special attention include housing (preparation of 5 year Programme) and cleansing. Whilst it is very pleasing to note the new South Normanton Cleansing Depot is in use, it is equally disappointing to have to report no progress at the Shirebrook Depot. I have to thank the Chairman and members for their interest in the work of the department and my colleagues in other depart- ments for their ready co-operation with various problems which have arisen. The staff and workmen have carried out their duties in a satisfactory manner, and I would particularly say ‘thank you’ to the Inspectors who have stood the strain of regular evening and week-end work, and without whose co-operation I could not have maintained a satisfactory^ meat inspection service. I am. Your obedient servant, ROBERT CLARKSON, m.r.s.h., m.s.i.a. Chief Sanitary Inspector.