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[1932

Cost = £14 0s. 0d.
Shelter House.—The Shelter House was not occupied during the year;
baths were given to 7 verminous persons, while their clothing was disinfected.
Four handywomen attended for the purpose of disinfection after attendance on
cases of Puerperal Fever; and 38 other persons who had been in contact with cases
of infectious diseases also had their clothing disinfected. Baths were provided for
20 persons who were suffering from Scabies (a series of 3 baths in each case),
making a total of 60 baths.
Disinfestation of School Children (Cleansing from lice and
other vermin)—During the year 5,261 (including 885 for Scabies) baths were
given to children from the London County Council Schools, who attended the
Disinfecting Station, and were cleansed by the nurse whom the Borough Council
appointed for the work, while their clothing was undergoing disinfestation.
The amount paid during the year by the London County Council for the baths
given to the children was £570 7s. 0d.
No proceedings were instituted by the London County Council under Section
122 of the Children Act, 1908, during the year.
FACTORY AND WORKSHOP ADMINISTRATION.
The Medical Officer of Health submits the annual report on the manner in
which the provisions of the Factory and Workshops Acts, 1901, were carried out
in his district during the year 1932.