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Rag Flock Act, 1911.
15 samples were taken. 13 samples were satisfactory, and 2 did
not comply with the prescribed standard of cleanliness. Legal proceedings
were taken in one case, and a letter of caution was sent in
the other case. The firm which was summoned was ordered to pay
£3 3s. od. costs.
Hairdressers' Premises.
The number of inspections of hairdressers' premises was 93.
Nuisances found numbered 6. Four intimations, two notices 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.
No notices of exhumation were received.
Factories Act, 1937—Supply of Drinking Water.
A request was received from the Gas Light and Coke Company for
the issue of a certificate under Section 41 of this Act, regarding the water
supply for drinking purposes from the well at their Bow Common Works.
The water was examined by the Public Analyst and a certificate
approving of this source of supply was granted.
In order to keep strict control over supplies from wells the Committee
agreed that the Medical Officer of Health should decide in each case
whether or not he would accept reports of the chemical and bacteriological
examinations carried out by the Analyst making the examination for
the owner of the well, or whether it would be necessary to ask the Public
Analyst to carry out quarterly examinations. In either case the Medical
Officer of Health was of opinion quarterly bacteriological and chemical
examinations should be carried out and submitted to him.