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The foregoing- methods of disint'estation are carried out by the Corporation's own staff.
The houses occupied by persons about to remove to Council dwellings are examined by the Housing
Manager or one of the Sanitary Inspectors and any infested articles therein are either disinfested or destroyed.
The houses which have been disinfested are revisited in order to ascertain whether or not further
treatment is necessary, and the tenants are requested to co-operate with the department by keeping their
houses in a cleanly state and reporting any reappearance of bugs. Since the introduction and use of D.D.T.
the need for repeat disinfestation has been less frequent.
HOUSES LET IN LODGINGS
During the year one addition was made to the Register of Houses let in Lodgings.
The number of registered premises in the district is now 84.
COMMON LODGING HOUSES
There are no common lodging houses in the district.
SANITARY CONVENIENCES
There are 24 conveniences attached to licensed houses within the district. These premises are inspected
periodically.
There are 9 public conveniences in the district, including 2 in the Victoria Recreation Ground
which are situated close to the public highway. Seven of these conveniences provide accommodation for both
sexes and 2 accommodation for males only.
COMPLAINTS
Eight hundred and four complaints were received with reference to the following matters, viz:—
Blocked or defective drains 53
Insanitary condition of mews and passages 4
Insanitary or defective condition of houses 223
Blocked or defective W.C.'s 40
Defective roofs 30
Non-removal of refuse 2
Nuisance from dampness 36
Nuisance from overcrowding 5
Nuisance from keeping animals 8
Accumulations of refuse or manure 23
Burning of refuse 3
Absence of or defective dustbins 13
Nuisances from pig bins 5
Smoke nuisance 10
Smells from public sewers 1
Premises infested with rats or mice 265
Premises infested with insects 9
Shops Acts 1
Flooding 4
Unsound Food 20
Water supply 9
Condition of Dollis Brook 4
Other complaints 36
The complaints were investigated promptly and in those cases in which the Council had power to
intervene the necessary steps were taken to remove the cause of complaint.
PLACES OF PUBLIC ENTERTAINMENT
In accordance with the request of the Minister of Health contained in Circular 120, the cinemas, dance
halls and other places of public entertainment have been inspected, special attention being given to the
condition and adequacy of the sanitary accommodation. The defects discovered as a result of these inspections
were remedied, after notice had been given to the persons responsible. A report upon the premises was
submitted to the Middlesex County Council, which is the licensing authority for the district of Finchley.
The number of premises dealt with was 18.
PREMISES PERIODICALLY INSPECTED
The following premises were visited periodically during the year and any matters found requiring
attention were dealt with:—
Description of Premises No. in District
Dairies, Cowsheds and Milkshops 26
Factories, Workshops and Workplaces
(incl. Bakehouses & Restaurant Kitchens) 377
Friecl Fish shops 6
Ice Cream Premises 68
Places of Public Entertainment 18
Public House Conveniences 24
Slaughterhouses 4
Shops re Food Supplies 229
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