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to deal with by normal hand spraying. A Microsol Mist Generator
has been purchased by the Council, and this fitting, having a small
motor unit, is capable of spraying a fine mist or fog of insecticide to
a distance of 50 feet, the mist settling out on to the surfaces of the duct
and the piping contained therein. This fitting is in use and is proving
very successful.
Personal Cleansing Station.
There are facilities for treatment of scabies and verminous conditions
at the Personal Cleansing Station, Sheepcote Lane. During
the year 297 treatments were given to persons suffering from or contacts
of scabies—77 to adults, 185 to school children, and 35 to children
under school age.
In addition to the above, 65 adults and 420 children found to
be verminous were cleansed. Of the 420 children, 380 attended
from local schools by arrangement with the London County Council,
who have entered into a contract with the Council for the use of the
Personal Cleansing Station. The cleansing and treatment of the school
children is carried out under the supervision of officers of the London
Country Council, while the disinfestation of clothing and, if necessary,
of the homes is carried out by the Borough Council's staff.

Financial year ending 31st March. Other columns, calendar year.
It will be seen that the decrease in the numbers of adults and
children treated which occurred in 1959 was even more marked in 1960.
The contract with the London County Council, referred to above,
provides for the payment by them of 3s. 6d. for each treatment given,
whether for vermin or for scabies, with a minimum payment of
£
£500 per annum.