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Phthisis.
That the voluntary notification of Phthisis should be made general in
London.
Note.—There is no objection to the principle, although certain modifications
would have to be made.
That Sanitary Authorities should disinfect premises in which a person
suffering from phthisis has died, or from which such a person has been
removed.
Note.—This is already carried out in this Borough.
That the Metropolitan Asylums Board should make provision for
sanatoria for the isolation and treatment of phthisis cases.
Agreed.
House Refuse.
That the method of destruction of house refuse by fire should be universally
adopted in London.
Note.—This recommendation is rather sweeping, and appears to have
been made without due consideration being given to the individual
characteristics of the various Boroughs, or to the facilities which
Boroughs may have for removing house refuse from their Borough
expeditiously and more economically.
Not agreed to.
Collection of Fish Offal and other Offensive Trade Refuse.
That this should be undertaken by the Sanitary Authority at the
expense of the producers.
Agreed.
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Municipal Creches.
That powers be given to local authorities to establish Creches.
Agreed, provided power is permissive only.
Smoke Nuisances.
That the provisions of the Public Health Act should apply to Crown
Buildings.
Agreed.
Ambulance Service.
That the Metropolitan Asylums Board be empowered to provide
ambulances for all cases of illness.
Not agreed to.
Government Property.
That the provisions of the Public Health (London) Act and Sanitary
Acts should apply to Government property.
Agreed.