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Only actually contaminated articles of bed linen and
personal clothing of Incontinent persons are accepted for
laundering, A twice weekly service is provided and collection
and delivery is carried out by the Disinfecting Staff.
The arrangement is working satisfactorily and the service
fills a most needed want.
The laundry of two persons was dealt with during the year
under review.
Prevention of Damage by Pests Act, 1949
During the year. 327 complaints of infestation by rats or
mice were received and in most cases smoke tests of the
drainage of the premises affected were carried out by the rodent
operatives under the supervision of the Public Health
Inspectors. One notice under section 4 (1) of the Act was
served.
Systematic baiting and poisoning was carried out by the
Rodent Operatives at 307 domestic premises and at 190 business
premises, with satisfactory results.
In accordance with the suggestion of the Ministry of Agriculture,
Fisheries and food, all sewers under the control of the Council
were baited twice during the year, involving a total of 1,284
manholes. Positive results were obtained in 68l instances.
National Assistance Act, 1948
Under Section 47 of the National Assistance Act, as
amended by the National Assistance (Amendment) Act, 1951. provision
is made whereby a court of summary Jurisdiction may make an order
for the removal of ill, infirm or incapacitated persons who are not
receiving proper care and attention.
Whilst this provision is necessary in order to deal with
unusual and very difficult cases it is one which should be resorted
to only when all else has failed.