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Advice and help has been given by the Sanitary Inspectors in
connection with 64 complaints of nuisance from rats and mice.
During "Rat Week" 1st to 6th November, organised by the
Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, posters were displayed throughout
the Borough urging the eradication of this form of vermin.
In the past it had been the practice in Hampstead for baits to be
laid in the sewers. This method was never entirely satisfactory in so
far as many of the baits were washed away, and in any event one could
never ascertain the exact results. Towards the end of the year, it was
decided that baited-traps should be used instead. The results have
been most satisfactory and the method of placing baited-traps will be
continued next year.
Shops Act, 1934.
During the year 340 shops were inspected with a view to
investigating as to (1) the provision of suitable and sufficient
ventilation, (2) the maintenance of a reasonable temperature, and (3)
the provision of suitable and sufficient sanitary convenience for use of
persons employed in or about the shop.
Provision is made in the Act for the exemption of shops from the
requirement as to the provision of sanitary conveniences, if the Borough
Council are satisfied that by reason of restricted accommodation or
other special circumstances a certificate of exemption should be granted
and that such sanitary conveniences are otherwise conveniently available.
During the year no exemption certificates were granted.
Smoke Abatement.
During the year eight complaints of smoke nuisance were received.
Twenty observations were made and five notices were served.
Swimming Baths and Pools.
(a) Public.
(1) The Municipal Central Baths, Finchley Road.
These swimming baths consist of 4 baths (Ladies' 1st and 2nd
class and Men's 1st and 2nd class).
Details of the method employed to treat the Bath Water, etc.,
were published in my Annual Report for 1935.