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SANITARY CIRCUMSTANCES OF THE AREA.
These do not call for special comment. Development
regarding the laying of water mains and sewers
has been curtailed and no schemes of outstanding
magnitude have been carried out.
Swimming Baths.
The completion of the swimming bath in the Leys
field took place during the year.
Sanitary Inspection of the District.
Report of the Sanitary Inspectors.
(a) Nature and number of visits:—
Houses 2,970
Overcrowding provisions of Housing
Act 219
Nuisances under Public Health Acts 1,998
Bakehouses 38
Slaughterhouses 418
Milkshops, dairies and vehicles 123
Foodshops and stalls 827
Cafes 131
Infectious disease enquiries 1,517
Food poisoning enquiries 1
Visits to foster mothers' premises 55
Smoke observations 40
No. of complaints investigated 725
Outworkers' premises 83
Houses let in lodgings 46
Ice-cream premises and vehicles 40
Factories, workshops, etc. 100
Tents, vans and sheds 137