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nuisance and for a monthly inspection to check general sanitary conditions at 10
hostels and rest homes.
British
Standards
Instititution
During the year the chief inspector attended nine meetings of committees of
the British Standards Institution, convened to consider specifications of sanitary
fitments, etc. The meetings also provide opportunity for the exchange of ideas and
for keeping the Council's officers informed of progress made in this field. The Chief
Inspector has been elected Chairman of one of the committees dealing with some of
the subjects under consideration.
Cancer Act,
1939
Investigation was made into an alleged infringement of the Cancer Act, 1939, by
the publication of a brochure detailing cures, with an invitation to write to an advertised
person. A conviction was obtained with a fine of £5 5s. Od. and £2 2s. Od.
costs.
By-laws
Representations to the Council for revision of its Drainage and Seamen's
Lodging House By-laws have been under consideration, as also has the making of
by-laws giving power to require an owner of a block of dwellings to keep in repair
and adequately light a common staircase. These matters were still under consideration
at the end of the vear.
Co-operation
with other
authorities
and departments
Interchange of information with other departments is frequent and is often of
mutual advantage. Special mention may be made of co-operation with the "Housing
and Valuation Department in connection with the application of the " one pipe
system" of plumbing to block dwellings. As a result, improved plumbing lay-outs
have been designed which are greatly in advance, both in efficiency and cost, of the
system previously used. The Chief Inspector has, at the request of the housing
architect, interviewed a number of borough engineers to explain the proposals.

In addition 135 certificates (67 male and 68 female/ submitted by voluntary
hospitals, outside authorities or private ophthalmologists were accepted as evidence
of blindness.