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F (1 ) h. Schools.
Schools within the district are visited regularly, and defects
if any are referred to the Education Committee. All the
premises are served by Metropolitan Water Board water supply.
Further details with regard to Schools are to be found in
the report of the School Medical Officer.
F (1 ) i. Camping Sites.
There are no summer camping sites within the district.
There are however, 4 sites which have been occupicd by van
dwellings for a number of years.
Frequent inspections have been made by Sanitary Inspectors
with a view to the maintenance of circumstances which are
in compliance with Bye-laws-
No licences have been granted by the Authority during
the year under Section 269 Public Health Act 1936.
F (1 ) j. Hop Pickers.
There are no hop fields within the district.
F(l)k. Rag Flock Act.
No premises exist within the Borough in which rag flock
is manufactured or sold.
F. (1)1. Eradication of Bed Bugs.
During the year 1944, dwellinghouses were found to be
infested with vermin and subsequently disinfested as under : —
Privately owned houses 22
Council houses 8
Presence of vermin in private houses is usually located by
the Department's Sanitary Inspectors whilst investigating
complaints or viewing home circumstances. On every occasion
removal of wallpaper, picture rails, etc. is insisted upon, any
measures falling short of this being useless. The use of a blow
lamp and approved insecticides is effective, and re-visits are
made to see that the improvement is being maintained. Every
assistance is given to occupiers who are encouraged to report
infestations so that their premises may be efficiently treated.
The services of the Public Health Department outdoor assistant
may be obtained upon application, an appropriate charge being
made for the carrying out of the necessary work of vermin
destruction. Owners and occupiers are encouraged to report
vermin infestations.
The cleansing and destruction of vermin within Council
houses is carried out by the Borough Surveyor's staff.