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During 1935, 340 chimneys were observed and 179 halfhourly
observations were taken. On 21 occasions a nuisance
was found to exist, but in only one case was the service of
a Statutory Notice necessary to obtain the abatement of
the nuisance.
Destruction of Rats.
The Middlesex County Council are the authority under
the Rats and Mice Destruction Act, 1919, and all complaints
received in this connection are referred to that authority.
Public Conveniences.
The various Public Conveniences are now controlled by
the Public Cleansing Department, and these continue to be
maintained in a satisfactory manner.
Mortuary.
The Council's Mortuary is at the Burial Ground adjoining
the Parish Church of St. John, Wembley. The mortuary
consists of three cubicles, one being fitted as a chapel,
and one fully equipped post-mortem chamber. The Morturary
is available free of charge.
During 1935
84 bodies were deposited.
51 post-mortem examinations were made.
33 coroner's inquests were held in the schoolroom
adjoining.
A full-time Mortuary and Burial Ground Attendant is
employed by the Council.
During the year periodical inspections were made of
the Mortuary by your Sanitary Officers.
Rag Flock Acts, 1911 and 1928.
No samples of Rag Flock were taken by the Council's
Sanitary Officers during the year. In two factories rag
flock is used for the purpose of upholstery, and the material
supplied under guarantee. The Reports of chemical
examinations made are open to inspection by the Sanitary
Inspectors.
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