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46
Nightdresses 857
Vests 444
Pyjama Jackets 352
Blankets 320
Knickers 133
Nightshirts 133
Pyjama Trousers 107
Bedjackets, etc 99
Bed Socks and Stockings 54
Quilts and Bedspreads 53
Napkins 51
Tablecloths (probably been used as Sheets) 42
Pants 40
Combinations 29
Shirts 26
Slips 24
Aprons 22
Dressing Gowns 9
Shawls 8
Body Belts 8
Skirts 7
Nightcaps 5
The number of collections to 3rd January, 1953, is 1,144 and
the number of articles per collection averages 8.7.
This cost of 19/5d. per collection has, of course, been based
upon a few cases and therefore appears to be high for each collection,
but the spreading of the number of cases to 30 or perhaps 40,
which should not be beyond the capacity of the laundry to handle,
would reduce the cost, I am informed by the Borough Treasurer,
to less than 10s. per collection. This makes it quite comparable
in every way with the cost of ordinary laundry services as dealt
with by commercial firms.
MEDICAL EXAMINATIONS.
Candidates for permanent appointment to the Council's service
are required to pass a medical examination on appointment as are
manual staff for admission to the Sickness Pay scheme of the
National Joint Industrial Council for L,ocal Authorities NonTrading
Services.
During the year the following examinations were carried out:
Administrative, Technical and Clerical Staff 36
Sickness Pay Scheme and Superannuation Scheme
(Servants) 142
Gunnersbury Park Joint Committee Employees 13
Total 191