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[1918
Shelter House.—The Shelter House was occupied by four persons
during the disinfection of their homes after infectious diseases. Baths were
given to 9 verminous persons, 13 persons who had been in contact with an
infectious disease were also afforded bathing facilities, and their clothing was
disinfected.
Verminous School Children.—During the year 4,226 baths were
given to children from the London County Council Schools, who attended the
Disinfecting Station, and were cleansed by the nurse whom the Borough
Council appointed for the work, while their clothing was undergoing disinfection.
The daily attendance ranged from 3 to 42.
The agreement entered into between the London County Council and
the Borough Council, for the cleansing of verminous children, is a payment
of 1s. for each bath; upon the understanding that the minimum amount to be
paid to the Borough Council in respect of such cleansing shall be £100 per
annum.
The amount paid during the year by the London County Council for the
baths given to the children was £211 Gs. Od.
In one case the London County Council instituted legal proceedings under
Section 122 of the Children Act, 1908, and the prosecution resulted in a fine
of five shillings being inflicted.