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(General Powers) Act, 1909, but it is unfortunate that
this section does not apply to tenements used or occupied
as such before the passing of the Act.
Certificates under the Revenue Acts.
Applications were received for certificates under the
Revenue Acts for exemption from or abatement of
inhabited house duty, in respect of 397 tenements, and for
the renewal of 1,392 certificates which had been previously
granted for a limited period.
Of these 1564 were granted, 95 were given after the
completion of certain specified repairs and 130 were
refused.
Cleansing of Children.
The names and addresses of 910 school children were
forwarded to the Public Health Department during the
year, whose homes were visted by your Sanitary
Inspector, and if found verminous, cleansed under the
powers given by the London Council (General Powers)
Act, 1904, their bedding, clothing, etc., being dealt with
at the Council's disinfecting station.
1952 baths were given to 892 verminous children at
the London County Council's cleansing station in
Sedlescombe Road, and 301 baths to 39 children suffering
from scabies.
General Sanitary Work.
1,406 complaints were received and dealt with by your
Sanitary Inspectors. 1,840 intimations and 523 statutory
notices were served.
One summons for failing to comply with the Council's
notice to abate a nuisance was issued, and a Closing
Order, with £1 5s. 0d. costs, was made.