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purpose of being X-Rayed if they so desired; in addition members
of the public were given an opportunity of attending for X-Ray.
It was felt, however, that the situation of the Enfield Cable
Works was not conducive to a satisfactory and successful campaign
insofar as the public of Western Enfield was concerned. Arrangements
were therefore made for the Unit to be installed for a week
at the Methodist Church Hall adjoining the Public Offices, and
the large attendance at each Session exceeded all expectations.
It is most gratifying to know that the Western Enfield
campaign was a complete and outstanding success, more
especially when it is realised that this was the first occasion on
which the Unit had held public sessions directly under the auspices
of a local authority and on any premises other than a factory.
The following is an extract from a report I received from the
County Physician-in-charge of the Mass X-Ray Unit:—
"The Urban District Council of Enfield are to be con"gratulated
on making such a success of the experiment. The
"undoubted success of the Mass X-Ray Scheme in Enfield
"demonstrates that the public are interested in a health pro"tection
measure of this kind and will make full use of the
"Service when it is put at their disposal."

RATS AND MICE DESTRUCTION
Responsibility for the prevention of infestation by rats and
mice under The Rats and Mice (Destruction) Act, 1919, rests on
the occupier of the premises.