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being for special cases, although it may in course of time become redundant. Owing
to the deadly nature of hydrogen cyanide gas it would be a great advantage if
thorough disinfestation could be carried out with materials which are without
danger to human life.
No. of times Large Chamber used—
Furniture and effects of families rehoused, including those of Homeless
Persons 97
Work for other Councils (Finsbury 5, St. Pancras 1) 6
Islington and Finsbury Housing Association 1
No. of times Small Chamber used—
Miscellaneous (mattresses, divans, etc.) 4
Thanks are due to the Cleansing Department for their assistance in working the
boiler plant at Ashburton Grove Depot.
WORK OF SANITARY INSPECTORS ADMINISTERING FACTORIES ACT,
1937 AND OTHER RELEVANT ACTS.
A.—Male Sanitary Inspectors.
3,381 inspections and re-inspections were made by these Inspectors during the
year. These are summarised as follows:—
Factories (mechanical power) 2,219
Factories (non-mechanical power) 374
Fried Fish Shops 180
Fish Curers 12
Rag and Bone Dealers —
Noise Nuisances 66
Smoke Nuisances 178
Rats and Mice (Destruction) Act, 1919, Factories 123
Miscellaneous 229
3,381
(See separate sections on Underground Bakehouses and Offensive Trades).
1,039 defects or contraventions were found. A summary, under statutory
enactments, is as follows
Factories Act, 1937 613
Food and Drugs Act, 1938 225
Public Health (London) Act, 1936 201
1,039
378 Notices were served. These are summarised below:—
Factories Act, 1937 191
Food & Drugs Act, 1938 70
Public Health (London) Act, 1936 117
378
In addition, the following notices were served:—
Rats and Mice (Destruction) Act, 1919 8
Other notices served 8
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