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I now enclose, in tabulated form, the result of my chemical and
bacteriological examination of these samples, from which it will be seen
that the plant, under the skilful handling of the Baths Superintendent,
has proved its efficiency in no uncertain fashion. The purity of the water
is remarkable; in fact, in respect of organic and bacterial content, it
attains a higher standard than many drinking water supplies.
In my opinion it is a matter for congratulation that the inhabitants
of the Borough have, at this Institution. Swimming Baths available
where they can enjoy this healthy form of exercise under such ideal
conditions.
The cost of the plant amounted to approximately £7,900, and
the Council have in contemplation the provision of similar plant
for the Nine Elms establishment.
London County Council (General Powers) Act, 1928.
Section 28 of this Act contains powers to secure, on Order of the
Court, the removal to hospital or suitable institution of persons
who are aged, infirm or physically incapacitated or suffering from
grave chronic disease, and who are unable to receive proper attention,
and are living in insanitary conditions.
The procedure prescribed by the Act is cumbrous, and hitherto
the few cases arising have been successfully dealt with by persuasive
methods. It became necessary during 1935, however, to exercise
the powers of the Act in regard to two old women who, chiefly owing
to their advanced age and physical infirmities, were living under
insanitary conditions. An Order of the Court was obtained in each
case and was subsequently renewed, and the two women were
removed to suitable institutions provided by the London County
Council, where at the end of the year they still remained.

Van dwellings are frequently inspected. Six vans were
unoccupied at the date of the last inspection.
* Including Sheds.