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to note that the number of Outworkers has increased, which indicates that many married women with home ties prefer to work in
their own time. The majority of the homes inspected were found to
be very satisfactory.
Disinfestation of Verminous Premises.—The work of
disinfestation of verminous houses has continued on the lines noted
upon in previous Reports.
The Sanitary Inspectors dealt with 181 cases where the rooms
were either verminous or dirty; in addition the Disinfestation
Staff sprayed 481 rooms and contents with vermicidal fluid, whilst
in 24 cases bedding, etc., was removed to the Council's Disinfecting
Station and treated by steam disinfection.
Aged, Infirm and Physically Incapacitated Persons.—
Cases of infirm persons who are unable to maintain a standard of
cleanliness owing to senility or ill-health are usually brought to
the notice of the Department through complaint by neighbours.
Such cases were visited on 72 occasions by the Woman Sanitary
Inspector. By means of these visits, much is done to encourage the
individuals to take an interest in their own welfare. In addition,
Domestic Help has been provided through the Council's Scheme
to assist in keeping accommodation clean and tidy. This assistance
usually entails the provision of a few hours per week of time in
cases recommended to the Committee.
Shops Act, 1934.—During the year 43 visits were made under
the provisions of the above Act, and it was only necessary to serve
3 notices for infringements.
No applications for Certificates of Exemption in regard to the
provision of sanitary convenience accommodation were received.
Drainage.—Seventy-five plans of drainage and other sanitary
works relating to existing and new buildings were examined and
approved.
Pharmacy and Poisons Act, 1933.—Under the above Act, the
Medical Officer of Health and the Sanitary Inspectors are appointed
to carry out the provisions referred to in Part II of the Poisons List.
These chiefly relate to the Sale of Poisons used for domestic, horticultural and sanitary purposes.
During the year 17 applications to sell poisons under Part II
were received and granted and 46 applied for retention in the
Council's list.
Baths and Washhouses.—The water at the Public Baths has
been subjected to periodical tests. Adverse reports of a minor
character were received only on two occasions. Subsequent