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cleansing—As far as possible the Inspectors instruct the
tenants in the methods employed to prevent infestation
and vermin fluid is placed at the disposal of tenants for
their use.
Cleansing Station, Blackwall Lane.—The cleansing of
persons and the disinfestation of clothing, etc. in a verminous state
are carried out by the Disinfecting Staff. The arrangements made
with the London County Council for the cleansing of verminous
school-children continue in operation.
Pharmacy and Poisons Act, 1933.—This Act came into force
on the 1st May, 1936 and has for its object a closer control of the
sale of poisons and poisonous substances. Under the Act rules
have beer made and the names of the poisons are set out and
described under Part I and Part II. The Council is only concerned
with those included under Part II which contains poisons chiefly
used for domestic, horticultural and sanitary purposes.
The Medical Officer of Health and the Sanitary Inspectors
are appointed to carry out the provisions as far as they relate to
Part II.
During the year 2 applications to sell Poisons under Part II
of the Act were received and granted, whilst 50 applied for retention
in the Council's list, making a total of 52 persons on the register.
BATHS AND WASH-HOUSES.
I am indebted to Mr. A. E. Read for the following notes :—
" The Public Baths and Wash-houses is a modern establishment
containing 3 large swimming baths, 74 slipper baths, vapour,
foam and medicated baths and Public Wash-house.
The filtration and chlorination plant allows all the baths to
be filtered, aerated and purified every 3¼ hours.
Daily chemical tests are made and periodical bacteriological
examinations of the bath waters are carried out.
A resuscitation plant is in use at the Baths as a precautionary
measure and attendants are instructed in its use.

The Public Wash-houses are extensively used, and there is
reason to believe could accommodate a greater number of mechanical
washers, eliminating heavy bodily labour.