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NATIONAL ASSISTANCE ACT, 1948
SECTION 50 - BURIALS
Under Section 50 of the National Assistance Act, 1948 the Lambeth Borough
Council is required to arrange for the burial or cremation of any person who has
died, or been found dead, in its area if in such cases it appears to the Council
that no suitable arrangements for the disposal of the body has been, or are being
made.
During the year 34 funerals were arranged — 21 males and 13 females.
The amount paid to funeral contractors was £542.4.0. The sum of £322.9.11.
was received by way of grants, insurance policies and money found. The actual
cost to the Council was, therefore, £219.14.1.
PHARMACY AND POISONS ACT, 1933
The number of persons entered or retained on the list under the Pharmacy and
Poisons Act, 1933 (Section 21) Part 11 was 190.
ESTABLISHMENTS FOR MASSAGE OR SPECIAL TREATMENTS
It is a requirement under the London County Council (General Powers) Act,
1920 for establishments giving massage or special treatments to be licensed by
Local Authorities.
The term "special treatment" covers Chiropody, Manicure, Light, Electric,
Vapour or other baths, or other similar treatment. The terms "light, electric,
vapour or other baths" include Galvanism, Faradism, Ionisation, Diathermy
(long and short wave) Sinusoidal currents. Ultra-violet, Infra-red, X or other rays.
Licences are only issued to qualified persons. The number of establishments
licensed by the Council is 46. Inspections of the establishments are carried out
by the Associate Medical Officer of Health.
RIDING ESTABLISHMENTS ACT, 1964
Arrangements were made for the Corporation of London, who have the
essential veterinary staff, to enforce the provisions of this Act and the Performing
Animals (Regulations) Act, 1925 as Agents of the London Borough of Lambeth.
No formal action under these Acts was necessary during the year, but the
Veterinary Officer, Corporation of London made 20 visits to the 5 licensed riding
establishments in the Borough.