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Schools.
No schools in the district are under the control of the Borough
Council, as the County Council is the Education Authority. Close
touch is kept with the school authorities, however, in so far as
infectious disease is concerned.
HOUSING.
Housing Act, 1930. Part 1.
In appendix B will be found the report and representation to
the Council of the Fount Street area. The inquiry was held in
March, 1937, and the Minister was able to confirm the Council's
order without amendment.
Practically every house in the clearance area was infested with
bugs when inspected, as was the case with the adjoining Hemans
Street clearance area, but the authority declined to disinfect the
old premises on vacation and prior to demolition.
The furniture and effects of the displaced families, however, were
treated in pantechnicons with hydrocyanic acid gas, while the
bedding was disinfected by steam and delivered to the new homes
in each instance.
The London County Council made orders for the following
clearance areas during the year. At those inquiries which have
been held before the Inspector of the Ministry of Health, evidence
was given by the Borough Medical Officer in support of that of the
County Medical Officer.