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Ten persons were buried under the provisions of this Act during 1963.
Pharmacy and Poisons Act
Applications were received from 33 persons for the retention of their
names for a further period of twelve months in the Council's list of
persons entitled to sell poisons included in part 2 of the Poisons List.
Shops Act, 1950
In the course of their routine inspection the Public Health Inspectors
paid attention to the ventilation and temperature of shops and the provision
of washing accommodation and sanitary conveniences.
Baths and Wash-Houses
The Council maintains three swimming baths at Laurie Grove adjoining
the Town Hall. A plant giving continuous filtration and sterilisation
maintains the purity of the water at all times. The plant is capable of
filtering the whole of the water in the baths within four hours and the
system of " break-point" chlorination ensures the purity and safety of
the water even during periods of maximum use.
Two of the swimming baths are open all the year, but the large bath is
closed from October until April, during which time a sprung floor is put
in place and the building is used as a hall. In addition to the swimming
baths there are 60 slipper baths for public use at Laurie Grove.
At the Evelyn Baths, Clyde Street, there are 60 slipper baths and
facilities for Russian Vapour Baths and Foam Baths, and in addition a
public wash-house is provided.
At iiderton Road Baths, 18 slipper baths are provided.
Pet Animals Act
Five applications for licences were received, and all were approved by
the Council after visits by the Public Health Inspectors.
Medical Examinations
During the year 80 examinations were carried out to ascertain if people
appointed to the Council's Permanent Staff were fit for admission to the
Superannuation Scheme.
Thirty-six examinations of sick employees were also made during the
year and reports submitted thereon.
Registration of Hairdressers' Premises
Sixty-two premises are registered under Section 18(1) of the London
County Council (General Powers) Act, 1954.
Inspections are made to ensure that the bye-laws are observed.