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Rag Flock Acts, 1911-1928, and the Public Health (London)
Act, 1936.
During the year under review the Rag Flock Acts were repealed
by the Public Health (London) Act, 1936.
Sub-section (1) of Section 136 of the Public Health (London)
Act, 1936, provides:—
No person shall—
(a) sell rag flock; or
(6) have rag flock in his possession for the purpose of
selling it; or
(c) use rag flock for the purpose of making bedding,
cushions or any article of upholstery, or have in his
possession rag flock intended to be used for that
purpose.
unless the flock conforms to such standard of cleanliness as may be
prescribed by regulations made by the Minister.
In this connection rag flock shall be deemed to conform to the
standard of cleanliness, if the amount of chlorine does not exceed
30 parts of chlorine in 100,000 parts of the flock.
Two samples of flock manufactured from rags were submitted
to the Public Analyst during the year which conformed to the
required standard of cleanliness.
Smoke Abatement.
The number of observations of factory chimneys for possible
infringements of the provisions of the Smoke Abatement Act, 1926,
was 193. In 50 instances nuisances were recorded. The attention
of the management was directed to these nuisances in every case
and advice was offered by the Sanitary Inspector as to the best
method of preventing the emission of smoke or grit.
Number of intimation notices served 10
Number of statutory notices served 4
Number of proceedings taken Nil
Swimming Baths and Pools.
There are 5 bathing establishments in the Borough, all of which
are municipally controlled, four by this Council and one an open-air
bath at Peckham Rye by the London County Council.
Camberwell Municipal Baths, Church Street.
In addition to 59 warm baths and a public washhouse there
are two swimming baths, each with a capacity of 130,000 gallons,
which are available for the use of the public throughout the year.