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. Bacteriological Examinations.—Routine bacteriological examinations
are carried out at the Lister Institute of Preventive Medicine.
Special investigations for the Ante-natal Clinic are carried out at St.
George's Hospital, S.W. 1.
Arrangements have also been made with the Clinical Research Association
for the bacteriological examination of samples of milk under the
Milk (Special Designations) Order, 1923. No occasion has yet arisen
for such investigation.
In cases of suspected bacterial food poisoning, samples of the supposed
Peccant food, samples of blood, etc., from sufferers, and post-mortem
Materials from fatal cases are transmitted to the laboratory of the Ministry
of Health for examination and report.
No cases of suspected food poisoning occurred during the year.
The number of bacteriological, bacterioscopic and other examinations
carried out during the year was 274. Of these, 226 were for the
bacillus associated with Diphtheria, 43 for the bacillus associated with
Tuberculosis, 3 for the bacillus associated with Enteric Fever, and
one for Meningococcus associated with Cerebro-Spinal Fever. In addition,
a specimen of the water at the public Baths was submitted for examination.
The total cost of these services to the Borough Council
was £45 3s.
The total number of bacteriological examinations during the preceding
year was 419.
Anti-toxin.—Diphtheria anti-toxin is available at the Town Hall
daily during office hours. It may also be obtained at the premises of
Messrs. Timmis and Richards, 432, King's Road, S.W., at any hour,
day or night. It is supplied free of charge, both in prophylactic and in
curative doses, to medical practitioners for use in connection with patients
resident in Chelsea. The amount supplied during the year was 152,500
units. An anti-toxin syringe, needles and steriliser are also available
on loan.
The total cost to the Council for anti-toxin supplied during the year
was £10 0s. 1d.
PUBLIC HEALTH LEGISLATION IN FORCE IN THE
BOROUGH.
The powers under which the Council work are those contained in the
public General Acts, the London County Council (General Powers)
Acts, and the Byelaws under the Public Health Acts.
In addition, the Council, on 18th February, 1925, in pursuance of the
Provisions of Section 23 of the Municipal Corporations Act, 1882, Section
16 of the Local Government Act, 1888, and Section 5 of the London
Government Act, 1899, made the following byelaw for the good rule
and government of Chelsea, such byelaw being sealed and forwarded
to the Secretary of State for the Home Department, and a copy being
fixed to the Town Hall as required by Statute :—