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Shops Acts.
With effect from 1st January, 1959. Section 18 of the London
County Council (General Powers) Act, 1958, transferred to Borough
Councils certain functions which had hitherto been the responsibility
of the London County Council. These functions gave powers to Borough
Councils to require in any shop in which persons are employed, suitable
and sufficient lighting, washing facilities and facilities for the
taking of meals. These powers are in addition to those already
enforced by the Council under Section 38 of the Shops Act, 1950, i.e.
ventilation and temperature of shops and their sanitary conveniences.
During the year, 298 visits were made to shops and 24 notices were
served in respect of unsatisfactory conditions found to exist.
Disinfection and Disinfestation
The following is a summary of the routine work carried out by the
disinfecting staff during the year:-
No. of rooms disinfested 780
Articles of clothing, bedding, etc. submitted
to steam disinfection 733
Articles disinfected by formalin 499
Hospital mattresses, pillows, etc. disinfected 5,098
Number of articles destroyed by request. 2,649
In addition, on 33 occasions rubbish which had been dumped on
open sites, etc., was sprayed with insecticide prior to removal.
The furniture and bedding of 302 families removing to Borough
Council flats were disinfested.
Personal Cleansing Station
During the year, 15 adults and 5 children had baths for verminous
conditions at the Personal Cleansing Station, simultaneous disinfection
of clothing being carried out.
In addition, 20 adults and 7 children received treatment for