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RATS AND MICE (DESTRUCTION) ACT, 1919.
141b. of barium carbonate paste and 141b. of red squill baits were
distributed to applicants, the results being highly satisfactory.
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.
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.
There is only one private school in the Borough.
The accommodation was satisfactory and the sanitary arrangements
sufficient and kept in a cleanly state.
RAG FLOCK ACT, 1911.
Two samples of rag flock were taken during the year and in both
samples the amount of soluble chlorine came within the limits prescribed
by the Regulations.
A sample of Jute was taken and on examination was found to contain
soluble chlorine in the proportion of 40 parts per 100,000. As the Jute
was being prepared outside the Borough the Medical Officer of Health
of the district was notified of the facts.
HAIRDRESSERS' PREMISES.
The number of inspections of hairdressers' premises was 86. Cleansing
was necessary at 4 of the premises, and other nuisances found numbered 12.
6 intimations and 3 statutory notices were served. The requirements of
these documents were complied with.
OVERCROWDING.
On account of the existing conditions regarding shortage of houses
and the fact that statutory notices might be used in Court to obtain ejectment
orders, the Public Health Committee resolved that Statutory
Notices for overcrowding should not be served unless authority was
specially asked for by the Medical Officer of Health.