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55 [1934

Disinfectants Distributed and Used.—The following statement gives
the quantity of disinfectants distributed by the Sanitary Authority, or used in
disinfecting and cleansing rooms:—
To householders:—Carbolic powder, 10 cwts. *Disinfectant fluid, 90 galls.
*Strong disinfectant is diluted before distribution in place of the former weaker disinfectant used
The figure given is as distributed.
Disinfection of premises by Formaldehyde Solution, 40 galls. The total cost
of disinfectant was £12 12s. 1d., together with £2 10s. 0d., the cost of sulphur
candles used in the process of disinfestation of rooms.
Shelter House.—The Shelter House was not occupied during the year ;
baths were given to 12 verminous persons, while their clothing was disinfected, five
of whom were sent from a Common Lodging House. One handywoman attended
for the purpose of disinfection after attendance on a case of Puerperal Fever, and
48 other persons who had been in contact with cases of infectious diseases also had
their clothing disinfected. Baths were provided for 25 persons who were suffering
from Scabies (a series of 3 baths in each case), making a total of 75 baths.
Disinfestation of Rooms.—276 rooms were specially disinfested during the
year. The method of dealing with such rooms is that upon the Sanitary Inspector
becoming aware of bug infestation of rooms, he serves a notice under the London
County Council (General Powers) Act, 1922, on the owner requiring the paper to
be stripped from the walls, removal of the architrave mouldings and skirtings, and
suitable treatment of the walls. It is advised that a plumber's blow lamp be used