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CUSTOMS AND INLAND REVENUE ACTS, 1890-1891, AND
REVENUE ACT, 1903.
No applications for certificates for exemption under the Customs and
Inland Revenue Acts, 1890-1891, and the Revenue Act, 1903, were made
during the year.
STREET TRADING.
A record is kept in the Public Health Office of street traders who
have been licensed to deal in foodstuffs.
All storage premises are kept under supervision and periodically
inspected. Further, all new applications are reported upon prior to
licences being granted.
RATS AND MICE DESTRUCTION.
161b. of barium carbonate paste and 10lb. of red squill baits were
distributed to applicants, the results being highly satisfactory. Lithographic
varnish traps were also used with success.
Where rats are still persistent after the use of poison and where there
are reasons for suspecting drainage defects, the ground is opened and the
drain examined as a matter of routine.
Rats and Mice (Destruction) Act, 1919.
No notices were served under the above Act during the year.
SCHOOLS.
Inspection of Schools.
The public elementary schools were inspected during the year. A
few minor defects were discovered and reported to the London County
Council.
PUBLIC EDUCATION IN HEALTH.
The scheme of health education was continued, the Council approving
an estimated expenditure of £200 for this branch of our work. Offers