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LEGAL PROCEEDINGS.
On no occasion was it found necessary to institute legal
proceedings to enforce the abatement of nuisances.
SALE OF FOOD AND DRUGS ACTS.
The administration of the Sale of Food and Drugs Acts is
carried out by the Kent County Council. Quarterly reports on
samples taken are submitted to the Council.
AMBULANCE FACILITIES.
For Infectious Cases.— Two motor ambulances are provided
for the removal of Infectious Cases by the Bromley and Beckenham
Joint Isolation Hospital Board.
For Non-Infectious Cases. — Satisfactory arrangements
have now been made for ambulance facilities to be available for
general and accident cases.
SUMMARY OF NURSING ARRANGEMENTS, HOSPITALS AND
OTHER INSTITUTIONS AVAILABLE FOR THE DISTRICT.
There is no General Hospital situated within the District, but
cases are sent to the Sidcup Cottage Hospital and to the Cray
Valley Hospital.
Professional nursing is provided at home for general purpose,
but not for Infectious Diseases.
Infectious Diseases are admitted to the Bromley and Beckenham
Joint Hospital, and provision has been made for Smallpox
on a separate site.
There is no institutional provision for unmarried mothers,
illegitimate infants or homeless children.
Midwives.
Two midwives have given notice of intention to practice
within the District.
ADOPTIVE ACTS.
The following Acts have been adopted for this District:—
The Infectious Disease (Prevention) Act. Adopted in 1900.
Public Health Acts Amendment Act, 1890.
Public Health Acts Amendment Act, 1907:—
Part 2. Streets and Buildings. Order made by Local Government
Board on 29th May,
1909, and came into operation
16th July, 1909.