View report page

23
The water used for swimming is taken from the Metropolitan Water
Board's supply at the commencement of the bathing season, and throughout the
season it is treated by a continuous filtration system.
The whole of the equipment is designed to comply with the latest
recommendations of the Ministry of Health for indoor swimming pools.
Samples of water in the pools are taken from time to time, and
during 1964 the results obtained were well within the bacteriological
standards recommended by the Ministry of Health. The residual chlorine
similarly was maintained within the concentration advocated.
PUBLIC MORTUARY
Since 1958, the Council have had an arrangement with the
Hammersmith Borough Council that all Kensington cases should be
accommodated in the Hammersmith mortuary at 77 Fulham Palace Road, W.6. The
agreement provides that an annual payment of £500 shall be made for this
service. Details regarding the number of Kensington cases admitted during
1964 to the Hammersmith mortuary in accordance with the agreement are as
follows:-
By Order of Coroner 366 (90 inquests)
On application of Undertaker 4
Total 370
BURIAL OF THE DEAD
Section 50 of the National Assistance Act, 1948, imposes on the
Council the duty to arrange for the burial or cremation of any person who
dies, or is found dead, within the borough, where no suitable private
arrangements are made for the disposal of the remains. The Council have
authorised the Medical Officer of Health to make arrangements for the burial
of any person to whom the Section applies.
In the twelve months ended 31st December, 1964, the Council became
responsible for the burial of 24 persons dying in the borough. The
following is a summary of the action taken:-
(a) Cases where the funeral expenses
have been fully recovered 13
(b) Cases where part only of the
expenses has been recovered 6
(i) No. of these where there
was no further estate or
"liable" relative 3
(ii) No. of these where "liable"
relatives were unable to
contribute 3
(c) Cases where full cost has been
borne by the Council 5
(i) No. of these where there
was no estate or "liable"
relative 3
(ii) No. of these where "liable"
relatives were unable to
contribute 2