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CAMPING SITES.
The various camping sites in tlie District received
periodical inspection during the periods in which they were
occupied.
The number of licences issued was 13, and the maximum
number of campers was 648.
ERADICATION OF BED BUGS.
The following work was carried out during the year in connection
with the eradication of bed bugs:—
Number of Council houses found to be infested 4
Number of other houses found to be infested 4
Number of Council houses disinfested 4
Number of other houses disinfested 4
The methods employed for freeing infested houses were by
spraying the woodwork, walls, furniture, etc. with Zaldecide
Insecticide, the work of disinfectation being carried out by the
Local Authority.
The premises of prospective tenants of Council houses and
their personal effects are inspected, and, where necessary, disinfestation
works are carried out.
Special supervision is exercised by the responsible official
in regard to possible public infestations, and every advice and
assistance is given in connection therewith.
WATER COURSES.
All watercourses within the District receive constant supervision.
The principal stream running through the District is the
Kiver Cray which rises in Orpington, and runs through Orpington
and the Crays.
AMBULANCE FACILITIES.
The following ambulances are available for use in this
District:—
For Infectious Cases.—Four motor ambulances are provided
by the West Kent Joint Hospital Board for the
conveyance of cases of Infectious Disease to the
Isolation Hospital.
For Accident and General Cases.—The Council have provided
a motor ambulance for the removal of accident
and general cases.