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The number of such notices was 80, and the number which has been
certified and attended to was also 80, this number including 23 which were
arrears from the previous year. Of the complaints issued in the year
now under review, 71.8 per cent, were remedied.
(6) Infectious Disease. No case of infectious disease has been reported on
any canal boat in the Port of London during the year.
Double bulkheads. There were no infringements with regard to the
provision.
(7) No boats have been detained for cleansing.
(8) On December 31st, 1909, there were 250 boats on the Register:—
(а) 175 are believed to be in use or available.
(b) 75 boats cannot be traced.
(9) One boat was registered in 1909. This was a barge converted for use
in conveyance of ammonia in closed tanks, and had not been previously
registered as a canal boat.
I have the honour to be, Gentlemen,
Your obedient Servant,
Medical Officer of Health, Port of London.