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National Assistance Act, 1948 s.47
In no case was it necessary to require the compulsory removal
of an old person to a home or hospital. As is usual many persons
were referred to the department as being in need of care and attention
and 32 such people were brought to our notice for the first time
during the year or were dealt with without recourse to compulsion.
In the overwhelming majority of cases by the provision of statutory
and voluntary aids such as the home nurse, home help and various
services provided by the Old People's Welfare Council. In a few
cases admission to hospital was arranged after some persuasion of
the person concerned.
PETROLEUM SPIRIT
The number of establishments licensed for storage is 63 and the
number of licences issued is as follows:-
Petroleum 50
Petroleum mixtures 20
Hydro-carbon 2
Napthaline 1
Total 73
(Seven establishments are licensed for more than one product).
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