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Report of the Medical Officer of Health.
Statement of Work done under the Rag Flock Act, 1911.
24 workshops were visited by the Inspector, and the materials
used for bedding and upholstery were examined.
19 samples were procured and submitted for analysis. All
these were reported as complying with the standard of cleanliness
required.
13 Certificates have been issued in respect of the sterilisation of
materials used in the manufacture of Rag Flock.
Revenue Act.
During the year nine certificates were granted under the above
Act.
The certificates granted referred to 26 houses or 36 tenements.
Cleansing of Persons Act.
The names of 218 children, 61 belonging to Clapham, 13 to
Putney, 16 to Streatham, seven to Tooting, and 121 to Wandsworth,
stated to be in a verminous condition, were forwarded to me by the
Medical Officer, Education Department, London County Council,
and the homes were visited by the Inspectors. In 81 cases the
body and clothing were stated to be also verminous.
These children were cleansed by the officials of the London
County Council at the Cleansing Station under the supervision of
that Authority.
44 adults and two children had baths on account of their
verminous condition, 41 of these being cases of scabies.
Cutting-off Notices.
During the year, 129 notices with respect to 156 premises were
received from the Water Board stating that the supply had been
withdrawn.
29 of the premises were in Clapham, 19 in Putney, 54 in Streatham,
seven in Tooting, and 47 in Wandsworth.
The supply was withdrawn for non-payment of rates from 77
premises, from 50 premises in consequence of defects, in 27 the
premises were empty, and in two cases by request.