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SECTION C
Sanitary Circumstances of the Area.
Great difficulties have been experienced in enforcing compliance of
Sanitary Notices, due to the priority of war damage repairs and the
consequent minimum of available labour and materials, but nevertheless
the aim has been to maintain a reasonable standard of
repair. and thus prevent further deterioration of dwellings.

Factories Act 1937.—During the war period many of the
factories in the Borough engaged on work of national importance
found it necessary to build considerable extensions to accommodate
the additional workers employed. Progress of the work was often
interfered with by bomb damage, which necessitated numerous
visits by the Inspectors in connection with the Sanitary work
involved. Special attention was also given to ensure that all
factories were provided with a proper supply of drinking water.
The woman Sanitary Inspector made the usual routine visits
to outworkers premises and certain factories where women are
employed.
Disinfestation of Verminous Premises.—The disinfestation
of verminous premises has often been carried out under
difficult and adverse conditions.
Unquestionably the number of families living under overcrowded
conditions is not conducive to ridding such premises of
vermin. On numerous occasions, the Disinfestation Officer has