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culosis Officer, and will shortly be published in Tubercle,
a monthly journal devoted to the publication of research
work in Tuberculosis.
PREVENTION OF BLINDNESS.
Blind Persons Act, 1920.
It was not found necessary to refer any case of blindness
to the London County Council under the scheme for the
education and training of the blind.
SANITARY ADMINISTRATION.
Staft.—There are nine male Sanitary Inspectors and
one lady Sanitary Inspector.
Eight of the male Inspectors are employed as District
Inspectors, being responsible for all matters excepting
the taking of samples under the Sale of Food and Drugs
Acts and the inspection of Ice Cream Vendors, for which
the Special Inspector is responsible. The Special Inspector also inspects the Markets.
The Lady Inspector carries out the duties in relation to
Child Life Protection, inspects Factories, &c., where
females are employed, and makes enquiries into cases of
measles, whooping cough, chicken pox, &c.
Increase of Rent and Mortgage Interest Restrictions
Act, 1920-1933.—During the year twenty applications
were received for certificates under the above Act. In
sixteen cases the certificates were granted.
This total includes six applications from owners, and
four were issued where the work specified had been completed satisfactorily.