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Authorities to advance money for enabling persons to acquire the
ownership of small houses in which they reside.
The Seats for Shop Assistants Act, 1899, provides for seats
being furnished in the proportion of at least one for every three
female assistants in each room of retail shops, and is to be enforced
by the London County Council.
Sewer Emanations. —In spite of the hot dry weather, complaints of
bad smells from gullies and gratings were less during the year than for
some time past. The general policy of the Public Health Committee,
who have carefully investigated the complaints which came before
them, has been to find a remedy by the maintenance of more frequent
ventilation openings, both at the sewer level and by means of pipes
carried up the sides of houses. Flushing of sewers was also frequently
resorted to, together with the free use of disinfectants.
The duties of Sanitary Inspectors entail a great deal of work which
is often of an unpleasant, or, it may be, dangerous nature. I am glad
to report that they have been carried out in a cheerful and considerate
manner, and to my satisfaction, whilst a word of recognition is also due
to the Clerical Staff in connection with the department.
To the Chairman and Members of the Public Health Committee I
have once more to tender my thanks and acknowledgement for the
assistance and support afforded me in superintending the work of the
department.
I am, Gentlemen,
Your obedient Servant,
EDMUND GWYNN,
Medical Officer of Health.