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4. Schools. The sanitary condition of the schools is satisfactory.
The water is supplied by the Colne Valley Water Co.
The schools are visited regularly by the Assistant School Medical
Officer, and specially on an outbreak of any infectious disease
for the purpose of excluding or examining possible contacts
and advising on any necessary measures. All cases of infectious
diseases are notified by the head teachers.
Schools were not closed for infectious disease.
The erection of a new senior school (Hertfordshire County
Council) was completed during the year, but was not occupied
until the beginning of 1940, owing to the outbreak of war.
SECTION D
HOUSING
During the months of July and August, inspections were
carried out by the Sanitary Inspector and several properties
were considered to be unfit for habitation and not capable at
reasonable expense of being rendered so fit. The outbreak of
war precluded the possibility of representations being made to
the local authority with regard to these dwellings. In certain
instances, owners were required informally to carry out certain
works of a temporary nature in order that tenants could enjoy
reasonable comfort and amenities during the suspension of
slum clearance activities.
The question of housing of rural workers was also considered
during the year and several properties were inspected with a
view to their possible repair and reconstruction. In several
instances recommendations would have been made for grants
to be sought to facilitate the execution of these works. It was
with some reluctance, upon the outbreak of war, that these
schemes were shelved.
Details of housing work carried out during the year will be
found on pages 25, 26 and 27 of the Sanitary Inspector's report.
During the year, 63 houses were completed by private
enterprise.
SECTION E
INSPECTION AND SUPERVISION OF FOOD
[a] Milk Supply. See pages 19 and 24 of the Sanitary
Inspector's report.
(b) Slaughterhouses and Food Supplies. See pages
19 and 25 of the Sanitary Inspector's report.