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It is perhaps hardly necessary to point out that the repeal of the bye-law as to
interceptors (No. 5) would also render nugatory bye-law No. 8 which provides for
the ventilation of house drains.
We venture to hope that what we have stated in defence of the use of interceptors
will enable your Committee to arrive at the conclusion that neither of the Borough
Surveyors has made out a good case against them. In our opinion the step advocated
as to repealing the bye-law respecting intercepting traps is distinctly a retrograde one
and on the grounds of public health we do not feel justified in recommending you to
support it.
We are, Gentlemen,
Your obedient Servants,
LEWIS T. FRASER BRYETT,
Medical Officer of Health.
H. ALEXANDER,
Chief Sanitary Inspector.