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VANS.
There are three caravans in the yard side of 261,
Latimer Road, used for living and sleeping purposes by
six adults and six children. The average cubic capacity
for each person is 100 c. ft.
Regular inspections have been made, but owing to the
absence of special regulations and the fact that these vandwellers
are of the lowest gypsy-type, any improvements
in the sanitary conditions effected are of short duration.
In Britannia Yard, Wharf Road, there is one large
.caravan in which two adults sleep, a separate van being
used as a kitchen. No nuisance has been observed during
inspections.
In the National Car Park opposite the White City Stadium
there is one large caravan occupied by the caretaker and
his wife. Other vans park here from time to time. During
the time of the Olympia Fun Fair there were nine caravans
occupied by twenty-three people. This site is a good one
and the occupiers are of the showman type with well-fitted
caravans. No nuisance has been observed during inspections.
Schools.—The sanitary condition and water supply of
the Schools is a matter which requires very little attention
from the Public Health Department. The supervision
of the schools is in the hands of the London County
Council, but combined action has been taken when and
where required, with a view to preventing the spread of
infectious disease.
An arrangement exists whereby cases of Measles,
Whooping Cough and Chicken Pox are notified by the
Head Teacher to the Medical Officer of Health, at the
same time as they inform the Divisional Superintendent.
These cases are followed up, and the premises are
inspected with a view to any insanitary conditions being