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Soldiers' Married Quarters.
49. When making some enquiries re infectious disease in
married quarters at Cambridge Cottages, it was found that
these quarters were very inadequately supplied with water
and sanitary conveniences.
The attention of the War Office was called unofficially to
the fact that these quarters, if they were not Government
Buildings, would not satisfy the requirements of the Public
Health Act as to water supply and water closets.
I am pleased to be able to report that the War Office has
already commenced to construct washhouses and water-closets
attached to each set of quarters.
Bacteriological Examinations.
50. Bacteriological Examinations were made last year in
202 cases, viz: 74 for Diphtheria, 117 Phthisis, and 11 Enteric
Fever. The total cost was £32 18s. 4d., viz: £25 5s. Od. for
examinations, and £7 13s. 4d. for boxes and telegrams.
Report of the Departmental Committee on
Physical Deterioration.
51. This report has called public attention to various public
health problems, and given a stimulus to the carrying out of
many useful administrative measures. I presented full reports
on the recommendations of the Committee (see Council's
Minutes, 20th October, 1904, p. 843, and 1st December, p. 84),
and the action taken by your Council is found in the Minutes
of 1st December, p. 84.
London County Council Conference on Administration
of Public Health Acts.
52. You appointed me to attend this Conference in company
with Councillor Hall. Many important resolutions were