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Flouridation
Fluoridation of water supplies to a level of 1.0 part per million
has been shown to be both harmless to health and most suited for the
purpose of dental protection. This concentration of fluoride occurs
naturally in many parts of the country, and artificial fluoridation
in London is intended to make generally available the protection which
is enjoyed by these other areas.
The Council have agreed to support the general policy regarding
fluoridation of water supplies, but no action has yet been taken by
the Metropolitan Water Board to introduce the fluoridation of water
in the London area.
BACTERIOLOGICAL AND ANALYTICAL WORK
During the year, arrangements were continued whereby specimens
of milk, water and ice-cream for bacteriological examination were dealt
with by the laboratory at County Hall, and all other specimens were
sent to the laboratory at St. Stephen's Hospital.

PUBLIC MORTUARY FACILITIES AND CORONER'S COURT
Since 1st April, 1965 the Council have had an arrangement with
the City of Westminster whereby all Kensington and Chelsea bodies are
accommodated in the Westminster Mortuary at Horseferry Road, S.W.1,
which had been enlarged in order to deal with the extra requirements.
The total number of Kensington and Chelsea cases admitted during
the year was 727 which included 145 cases in which there were inquests.
PARKING CONTROL
All applications for free parking facilities on grounds of
physical disability are referred to the Medical Officer of Health for
consideration and advice. Where necessary, applicants are requested
to attend for a medical examination.
During the year, 130 applications were received, 92 were granted
and 38 were refused.