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(e) Overcrowding.—Two infringements. In the first case there
were three children on the boat (one being in excess). We persuaded
the parents to leave two of the children with friends at Brentford,
where they will attend school. The second case was due to one
child in excess sleeping in the fore-cabin ; the parents agreed for
the child to sleep with them in the aft cabin, which was sufficiently
large for the purpose.
(f) Separation of the Sexes.—Two infringements. A female over
12 years of age occupied the cabin with the captain and his wife
in the one case ; and in the other case the captain's wife was
sleeping by herself, in the fore part of the cabin which was used
by other members of the crew—she was screened off. In each
case they were on the boat for a trip.
(g) Cleanliness.—One infringement. The fore cabin was dirty
and not weatherproof.
(h) Ventilation.—Two infringements. In the first boat the means
of ventilation was blocked up by the cargo, and in the other the
apparatus was defective.
(i) Painting. — Seven infringements. The re-painting of the
interior surface of the cabin was required in each case.
(J) Provision of Water Cask.—Three infringements. One boat
was without a water vessel, and the cans were dirty in the other
cases.
(k) Removal of Bilge Water.—One infringement. The boat had
no pump on board.
(l) Notification of Infectious Disease.—No case notified as occurring
among the occupants of the Canal Boats.
(m) Admittance of Inspector.—Admittance to the Canal Boats has
always been readily granted.
In addition to above, the following defects have been met with,
viz.:—Seven aft cabin deck heads defective, three defective stoves