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Shops Act, 1934.
During the year 384 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 conveniences for use of
persons employed in or about the shop.
Eradication of Bed Bugs.
(1) The number of (a) Council Houses, (b) other houses, (i)
found to be infested, (ii) disinfested.
No. of (A) (i) Council Houses situated in the Borough of
Hampstead.
(a) found to be bug infested 1
(b) disinfested 1
(ii) Council Houses situated outside the Borough of
Hampstead (in Hendon).
(a) found to be bug infested 3
(b) disinfested 3
(B) Other Houses.
(a) found to be bug infested 86
(b) disinfested 86
(2) The methods employed for freeing infested houses from bed
bugs and the name of the fumigant and/or insecticide used.
These are the same as in previous years.
(5) The methods employed for ensuring that the belongings of
tenants are free from vermin before removal to Council houses.
The same procedure continues to be employed.
(4) Whether the work of disinfestation is carried out by the Local
Authority or by a contractor.
The work of disinfestation indicated in paragraph 3, is carried
out by a specialist firm of contractors. In the case of disinfestation of
premises referred to in (1) (A) (i) and (ii) this has been carried out
by the Borough Council's Staff, and in (B) by the tenants, builders, or
landlords.
Pharmacy and Poisons Act, 1933.
The number of persons licenced to sell poisons on the Register at
the close of the year was 132.
Public Mortuary, New End.
During the year, 73 bodies were brought to the Mortuary, 19 by
the Police, 20 at the request of friends, and 34 by order of the
Coroner.
In 51 instances post-mortem examinations were made.