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Steam
Disinfection.
On several occasions during the last few years the
Health Committee has considered as to the advisability
of carrying out steam disinfection without the intervention
of a contractor.
In November, 1895, a letter was received from the
Metropolitan Asylums Board, recommending that Sanitary
Authorities provide their own steam disinfectors, and have the
work carried out by their own officials.
The subject was at that time adjourned for three months,
when the Committee recommended the renewal of the contract.
In July, 1897, the Committee again considered the matter
and a Sub-Committee was appointed, who visited several of
the Metropolitan Disinfecting stations, but decided to again
adjourn the matter until it could be ascertained what steam
would be permanently available for the purpose of a steam
disinfector, either in connection with the Electric Lighting
Works at the rear of the Town Hall or elsewhere.
During the year the Vestry has again renewed the contract
with Mr. W. G. Lacy to carry out this work.
Inquests.
During the year 1898, 333 deaths were referred
to the Coroner. In sixty-six instances he decided that
no further inquiry was necessary, and they are therefore marked
in the Registrar's Returns as "submitted to Coroner," which
is sufficient to authorise registration.