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has been carried out at 49 premises after cases of Tuberculosis,
and 21 after Cancer. In regard to the latter disease, enquiries
were made at each house where a fatal case occurred and
disinfection was offered. It is evident that an increasing
number of persons now avail themselves of the opportunity
of having this done.
Where vermin are discovered, disinfection of rooms,
and where necessary bedding and clothing, is carried out.
This has been done in 63 cases.
The following list shows the number of rooms fumigated
and of beds and other articles steam disinfected during the
year :
Number of rooms fumigated 285
,, ,, beds disinfected 243
,, ,, blankets disinfected 495
„ ,, pillows disinfected 524
,, ,, sheets disinfected 353
,, ,, miscellaneous articles disinfected
1,017
One hundred and thirty-seven beds and 1,503 articles
were also disinfected for the Beckenham Urban District
Council during the time a new steam disinfecting plant was
being installed by them.
HOUSING STATISTICS FOR THE YEAR 1925.
Number of new houses erected during the year :
(a) Total (including numbers given
separately under (b) ) 75
(b) With State assistance under the
Housing Acts:
(i) By the Local Authority —
(ii) By other bodies or persons —