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type "Paragon" refuse collecting vehicles, and it is anticipated
that delivery of these will be made during the Spring of 1950.

The question of the continuation of the collection of salvage
was considered in the light of the Government's revocation of the
Salvage of Waste Materials Orders, and it was decided on economic
grounds that as from the end of the year 1949 the present arrangements
for the collection and disposal of salvage, with the exception
of kitchen waste and trade refuse, be discontinued.
Rent and Mortage Interest (Restrictions) Acts, 1920/39—
Under the provisions of these Acts landlords are permitted to make
certain increases of rent, and tenants whose houses are not in all
respects reasonably fit for human habitation may apply to the
Sanitary Authority for a certificate to this effect enabling them to
suspend payment of the increased rent until the necessary works
shall have been completed to the satisfaction of the Sanitary Authority.
During the year 11 applications were received and 11 certificates
were duly granted.
Landlords may also apply to the Sanitary Authority for a report
that the necessary works had been executed to the satisfaction of the
Council. One application was received and a report duly granted.
Public Baths and Washhouses.—The Public Baths and
Washhouses situated in Trafalgar Road, Greenwich, contain three
large swimming pools (one is out of order owing to enemy action),
74 ladies' and gents' slipper baths, vapour and medicated baths,
and Public Laundry.
The second class swimming bath is open to bathers all the
year round, the first class swimming bath is floored over during the
winter months (October to April) and the hall used for social functions
of all kinds.
The water in the swimming baths is continuously filtered,
aerated and chlorinated, the whole of the bath water being Passed
through the pressure filters once every three and a quarter hours.
Chemical tests are taken twice daily, and bacteriological tests
taken periodically.