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of HCN gas for fumigation of houses, whether single houses, in rows, or
block dwellings.
The Committee also agreed that:—
(a) The Borough Council are responsible for the treatment of
bug-infested premises and effects in general, and since
November, 1934, they have dealt with them by the removal
of woodwork, the use of blow-lamps and Solution "D,"
and in certain cases, where practicable, fumigation by
sulphur, at the same time offering steam disinfection;
(b) It is necessary to have alternative accommodation available
and power should be sought;
(c) When the new Disinfecting Station is in full operation
the Borough Council will be very glad, when required,
to co-operate with the London County Council in having
bedding steam disinfected, but they could not undertake
HCN treatment of furniture in transit except for persons
removing to Borough Council accommodation;
(d) HCN to be reserved for treatment of furniture of infested
families going to Borough Council accommodation, the
work of fumigation being carried out by a firm of private
contractors.