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Report of the Medical Officer of Health.
In addition 204 examinations of sputum were made at the
Tuberculosis Dispensary: 20 from Clapham, 11 from Putney, 37
from Streatham, 45 from Tooting, and 91 from Wandsworth. In
66 of the cases it was reported that the bacillus had been found.
Statement of Work Done Under the Rag Flock Act, 1911.
27 workshops were visited by the inspector and the materials
used for bedding and upholstery were examined.
26 samples were procured and submitted for analysis. Of
these, seven were reported as not complying with the standard of
cleanliness required.
In five cases proceedings were taken against the person in
whose possession the flock was found and convictions obtained, the
amount of fines and costs being £32 7s. In the remaining two cases
a warning was given.