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however, decided not to prosecute in the matter, inasmuch as the
house had been sold at least a fortnight, and that the builder was
unaware that the purchaser had intended to occupy the house so
soon.
He also at this meeting submitted report as to the inadequate
water-closet and urinal accommodation in connection with the
Projectile Company's Work, New Road, at which there were at
the time of his inspection about 540 men, working in two shifts
of 340 during the day, and 200 during the night. He found that
for this number, eight water-closet, in addition to urinal accommodation,
was provided, and that these upon inspection were in
good and cleanly condition, having been altered, upon his
suggestion, two or three years previously, at which time less than
200 workmen were employed. He suggested that eight additional
water closets be provided, which would give accommodation for
400 men. This view the Committee adopted, and the works
were subsequently carried out.
He also reported with reference to Messrs. Arding & Hobbs'
workshops, St. Johns Hill, that upon inspection there were some
16 male and 7 female persons employed in the upholstering,
carpentering and cabinet-making trades.
The work rooms in each case were found to be in cleanly
condition and not overcrowded. The water closet accommodation
was insufficient, there being one w.c. for the use of the two
sexes. The arrangement was a temporary one pending the
completion of the new premises the firm were erecting in Ilminster
Gardens, and so soon as these were completed, the work-people
employed at the workshops in question would be removed to the
new building.
He therefore suggested that subject to the present apparatus
being put into proper condition, the Committee should not require
accommodation to be provided at present.