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vermin, and, in consequence of the success of this method, the large cyanide chamber
was transferred to the Cleansing Department. No cyanide fumigations were carried
out during the year either by the Council or privately.
The free treatment of rooms and furniture in recommended cases was continued;
the number of cases so treated was 158.
A total of 1,153 rooms were disinfested for vermin.
During the year 846 rooms were disinfected after cases of infectious or other
diseases.
At the Disinfecting Station 237,341 articles of clothing or bedding, etc. (227,079
for Clothing Contractors) were treated for infection or infestation.
In addition 28 tons 1 cwt. of material was disinfested on behalf of Clothing
Contractors.
As a routine item, the practice of spraying with D.D.T. solution, before removal,
the furniture and premises of families removing to new Council properties, was
continued. The new premises were also sprayed soon after occupation in order to
ensure that both furniture and rooms were free from infestation for at least a month.
During the year the effects of 408 families were so treated, as follows:—
399 in respect of tenants moving into Council property;
9 in respect of tenants moving into flats owned by a private housing trust.

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