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Poplar 1904

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Poplar, Metropolitan Borough]

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(24) That every registered milk seller in a Borough shall have
his milk tested frequently.
I he following are the resolutions adopted by the Conference on
18th July, 1904:—
Cisterns.
(25) That, in cases where there is a constant water supply,
cisterns should only be used in connection with hot water services
and sanitary conveniences.
prevention of disease.
Disinfection.
(26) That this Conference is of opinion that disinfection should
be carried out by the responsible officers of the sanitary authority
without the intervention of a contractor.
(27) That the London County Council be asked to take measures
to amend the law with regard to disinfection, so that disinfection
should be carried out by the responsible officers of the sanitary
authority without the intervention of a contractor, and that in all
cases the disinfection should be to the satisfaction of the medical
officer of health.
Provision of Laundry.
(28) That the provision of a laundry for use in connection with
the disinfection of infected articles is essential.
Provision of Permanent Shelter Accommodation.
(29) That at least one permanent shelter for temporary use
should be provided in each borough for the accommodation of
persons during the disinfection of their homes.
(30) That the word "accommodation" mentioned in Section 60,
sub-Section 4 of the Public Health (London) Act, 1891, should,
if and when necessary, include the expense of the supply of food.