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DISINFECTION: During the year 1,046 disinfections were carried out after
cases of infections or other diseases. Of these 175 were rooms which had
been occupied by tuberculous persons. In addition 106 rooms and 38 bundles of
bedding were disinfected for the presence of vermin. At the disinfecting
station 45,018 articles of bedding etc., were disinfected.
CLEANSING STATION: The number of adults cleansed or treated at the station was
178. Under the scheme arranged with the London County Council 4,896
children attending elementary schools were cleansed at the Station.
HOUSING
The total number of dwelling houses inspected for housing defects was 483,
the number found not to be in all respects reasonably fit for human Habitation
being 483.
OVERCROWDING: Whenever possible, arrangements are made with the London County
Council for the provision of accommodation for over-crowded families. Further,
when vacant tenements become available in the Borough Council's dwellings,
preferential treatment is as far as possible given to cases of overcrowding.
FITNESS OF HOUSES: The general standard of housing in the Borough is
satisfactory.
INSPECTION AND SUPERVISION OF FOOD
MILK: The number of milk premises on the Register is 637 and 1,275 inspections
were made. 36 Notices were served and 17 warning letters sent, requiring
rectification of defects. 45 samples of milk were submitted for bacteriological
examination.
MILK (SPECIAL DESIGNATIONS) ORDER: Two licences to sell "Accredited" milk,
28 to sell "Tuberculin Tested" milk, 111 to sell "Pasteurised" milk and 12
Supplementary licences were granted during the year.
PUBLIC HEALTH (MEAT) REGULATIONS 1924: 12 Traders were warned during the
year.
INSPECTION OF OTHER PREMISES WHERE FOOD IS PREPARED OR OFFERED FOR SALE: The
Inspector keeps under frequent observation all such premises. 3,461 inspections
were made.
UNSOUND FOOD: Food destroyed totalled 3 tons 4 ewts. 1 Qtr. 3 lbs.
FOOD AND DRUGS ACT: During the year 1,140 samples were submitted to the Public
Analyst for analysis. Of these 524 were taken as "formal" and 6l6 "informal".

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