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Section 69, which prohibits infected persons from carrying
on any occupation in such a manner as to be likely to spread
disease.
Section 70, which prohibits the conveyance of infected
persons in public conveyances.
Section 72, which prohibits, in certain cases, the retention of
the body of a person who has died of any dangerous infectious
disease.
Section 73, as to the body of a person who has died in
hospital of any dangerous infectious disease being removed
only for burial.
Section 74, as to the disinfection of a public conveyance if
used for carrying the body of a person who has died of any
infectious disease.
In 1898 a letter was received from the School Board for London
on the subject, and in accordance with a resolution of the Committee
I addressed a circular letter to the various vestries and
district boards asking for their views on the question. The
replies received showed a considerable divergence of opinion, and
in these circumstances the Committee think it desirable to consult
the Councils of the Metropolitan Boroughs with reference to the
proposal.
I am accordingly to ask that your Council will be so good as
to state whether they are in favour of the extension to measles of
the provisions contained in any or all of the sections abovementioned.
You will observe that these sections do not relate to
the question of "notification," which is dealt with in sections 55
and 56.
I shall be glad to be favoured with a reply by the end of
January, 1901.
I am, Sir, your obedient Servant,
G. GOMME, Clerk of the Council.
The Town Clerk,
Metropolitan Borough of Bethnal Green.