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taking of samples under the Sale of Food and Drugs Acts
and the inspection of Ice Cream Vendors, for which the
Special Inspector is responsible. The Special Inspector also
inspects the Markets.
The Lady Inspector inspects Factories, &c., where females
are employed, makes enquiries into cases of measles, whooping
cough, chicken pox, &c.
Increase of Rent and Mortgage Interest Restrictions Act,
1920-1923.—During the year thirty-eight applications were
received for certificates under the above Act. In thirty-two
cases the certificates were granted, six applications were
refused.
Fourteen certificates were granted to owners who had
carried out the work specified satisfactorily, three being
refused.
Rag Flock Act, 1911.—The Rao Flock Regulations,
1912.—No action was taken under these regulations during
the year under review.
Public Mortuary.—During the year four hundred and
two bodies were removed to the Mortuary in Fulham
Palace Road. There were two hundred and seventy-eight
brought to the Mortuary by order of the Coroner, and one
hundred and twenty-four were received for accommodation
and convenience of burial.
METEOROLOGY.
The average mean temperature registered in London
during the year was 51.1 degrees Fahrenheit. The highest
air temperature registered being 88 degrees, in September.
The lowest air temperature was 16 degrees in January. The
total amount of rainfall was 28.1 inches.