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Report of Lady Sanitary Inspector.
Public Health Department,
31st December, 1913.
Sir,—
I beg to present my fourteenth Annual Report which deals with the
work done in factories and workshops, among outworkers and other miscellaneous
inspections during the year 1913.
Verminous Children, Phthisis and Scabies.
The homes of children attending school in a verminous and dirty
condition have again absorbed much time and though there is still much
room for improvement it is encouraging to note an increased attention to
cleanliness, both in the homes and persons of the children.
The homes of children suffering from scabies (itch) have also been
visited, leaflets left, advice given, and frequently disinfection of bedding
carried out.
I have had under observation the homes of tuberculous patients
attending the dispensary especially where shelters, bedsteads or bedding
have been lent by the Committee.
Inspection of Schools.
The sanitary accommodation for the girls and infants in the 36
elementary schools in the Borough have been inspected and various
defects remedied or reported to the London County Council (Education
Department).
Outworkers and National Insurance Act.
The outworkers' lists have been inspected at the premises from which
work was given out, and 128 lists have been received from employers in
the Borough; 327 lists have been forwarded from other Boroughs
containing the names of persons who live in Poplar; 223 lists have been
sent to other Councils containing the names of persons who work for
employers in Poplar.
There is again a marked decrease in the number of outworkers
employed. This decrease has been gradual for some years and it appears
probable that in the future more work will be done in factories and
workshops and less in the homes of the people.