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Charger for Use:
In September, the Council decided that although there would be a
loss in revenue, it would be a progressive step for all W. C. accommodation
in the public conveniences in the Borough to be provided free.
Improved Lighting:
During the year fluorescent lighting was installed at the Walham
Green and Putney Bridge conveniences and before the end of March. 1961,
the other conveniences requiring conversion (Lillie Road New King's
Road and Effie Road) will also be improved.
Letters of congratulation on the condition of the Fulham Public
Conveniences are frequently received from persons living outside the
Borough, and the installation of fluorescent lighting will have the
effect of improving the existing high standard.
MEDICAL EXAMINATIONS
During the year 123 medical examinations were carried out. These
included the examination of new entrants to the Councils service, to
determine their medical fitness for the post and their suitability for
acceptance under the Superannuation Scheme Others were referred
because of sick leave or accident. The latter usually required
specialist investigation and this is done in collaboration with the
patient's private doctor.
PET ANIMALS ACT, 1951
This Act regulates the sale of pet animals and empowers a local
authority (in London a Metropolitan Borough) to grant licences to keep
a pet shop on payment of a fee not exceeding ten shillings.
During 1959 nine licences were renewed.
No contraventions of the Act were found during 18 routine
inspections.
PHARMACY AND POISONS ACT, 1933
The retail sale of poisonous substances by shopkeepers who are not
registered pharmacists is controlled by the Act and Rules made
thereunder.