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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.
22 samples were taken. 17 samples were satisfactory, and 5 did
not comply with the prescribed standard of cleanliness. Legal proceedings
were taken in 3 cases, and letters of caution were sent in 2 other
cases.
Rags—Certificates.
At the request of a certain firm dealing in wiping rags, certificates
that the rags have undergone a cleansing process are issued after inspection
by an officer of the department. A fee of £5 5s. is paid for inspection
and the granting of certificates up to 70, with an additional is. 6d. for
each certificate in excess of that number. During the year 92 certificates
were issued.
Hairdressers' Premises.
The number of inspections of hairdressers' premises was 80.
Nuisances found numbered 4. Four intimations and one final notice
were served. The requirements of these documents were complied with.
Canal Boats.
During the year visits were paid to the canals and locks, but only
non-registered craft (dumb barges) were seen. At no time was there
evidence of the vessels being used for residential purposes.
Exhumations.
One notice of exhumation was received.