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Schools.—A thorough inspection of the sanitary arrangements
at all the public elementary schools and private schools is made
at least once a year by the Sanitary Inspectors, and on their report
steps are taken by the Education Committee and by private owners
to remedy any defects found.
Reports of absentees from non-notifiable diseases are furnished
weekly to the Public Health Department by the head teachers of
public elementary schools. These give a general idea of the prevalence
of infectious diseases at any particular time and enable the health
visitors to visit the homes and give the mothers advice regarding
the prevention of the spread, of infection and the avoidance of
complications in such conditions as measles and whooping cough.
Rag Flock Acts, 1911 and 1928.—No samples were taken
during the year. It is doubtful if any rag flock is used in the
Borough.
Legal Proceedings.—Legal proceedings were taken in the
following seven cases :—
79 to 101, Uxbridge Road, W.7. Non-compliance with
Statutory Notices, Section 41, Public Health Act, 1875, and Section
19, Public Health Acts Amendment Act, 1890. Application for
recovery of expenses incurred in carrying out drainage works in
default of the owners. Order made for payment of cost of
drainage work, with costs.
59, Belvue Road, Northolt. Section 93, Public Health Act,
1936. Dampness and general dilapidation. An Order was made
by the Magistrates for the necessary works to be carried out within
seven days, and £2. 2s. Od. costs was awarded.
72, Middleton Avenue, Greenford. Sink waste connected with
rainwater pipe. An Order was made by the Magistrates for the
waste to be disconnected from the rainwater pipe and to be connected
with the soil pipe system within fourteen days, and a fine of £2
was imposed.
Old Sewage Disposal Works, Wyke Green, Heston. Burning
of grass, etc., on old sludge beds. Order to abate nuisance in
seven days. £1 allowed for costs.