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Inspection of Schools.
The schools in my division number eight, each of which was inspected
during the year.
At three schools works of sanitary improvement were found to be
necessary in connection with the sanitary offices and accommodation.
In two cases the work was completed after intimation to the Authorities.
At one school the work is in hand at the time of writing this report.
At the remaining schools the sanitary condition of the lavatories, conveniences,
water supplies, and fittings was satisfactory.
Tuberculosis and Measles.
In addition to the ordinary notification of infectious diseases, in all
cases of measles notified from schools and in cases of tuberculosis the
homes of the patients were inspected and advice given re isolation and
disinfection, to prevent the spread of infection and all insanitary conditions
were dealt with.
Housing and Town Planning Act, 1909.
The premises 232, 234, 236, West Ferry Road, Millwall, closed as
unfit for human habitation by an order of the Council under the above
Act, were rendered habitable, the orders were rescinded and the premises
are now re-occupied. The premises 321, 323, West Ferry Road, were
reported under this Act to be unfit for human habitation. In this case
time was allowed the owner to complete the necessary repairs to render
these houses habitable. This work having been duly completed no
orders were made.
Premises where Food Stuffs were Sold or Prepared for Sale.
Periodical inspections were made of the following premises:—
Bakehouses, 7.
Slaughterhouses, 1.
Tripe dressers and sausage makers, 9
Dairies and milk shops, 21.
Ice cream vendors, 22.
Coffee shops and dining rooms, 34.
Fish shops, 12.
In all cases where cleansing, limewashing, or other works of sanitary
improvements were necessary the matter was brought to the notice of
the occupiers by written intimation, which in every case was complied
with. The regularity of the periodical inspection of these premises has
impressed upon the occupiers the necessity of cleanliness and limewashing,
etc., of kitchens and places where food is prepared or stored.
This was proved by the amount of work already completed or in progress
(without notice) at the time of my visits.