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obtaining health instruction by the lecturers and the use of
the film. Both methods have their uses, and must be
regarded as complementary and not as alternative.
The success of Health Week could not have been
achieved without the united support of the Council and the
keen co-operation of the staff and the voluntary workers, and
we take this opportunity of thanking all who so contributed
for the enthusiasm and energy with which they carried out
their share.
Section IV—Sanitary Administration
Staff. The sanitary staff consists of a Chief Inspector,
seven District Inspectors, one Woman Sanitary Inspector,
and two part-time Women Sanitary Inspectors. There are
two other Sanitary Inspectors who are wholly engaged in
Food and Drugs work and in the supervision of food.
Complaints. In accordance with the provisions of the
Public Health (London) Act, a complaints book is kept, and
all complaints, both written and oral, are recorded there.
Inspections are then made by the District Inspectors, who
take the necessary steps to ensure the abatement of such
nuisances as are found to exist. During the year, 2,536 complaints
were received, compared with 1,690 in the previous
year. Of these, 28 related to the non-removal of house
refuse—5 in Woolwich, 15 in Plumstead, and 8 in Eltham.
Water Closet Accommodation. A system of sewers
exists throughout the Borough, except in the outlying
districts, where as a temporary expedient, cesspools and
earth closets are in use. The number of cesspools regularly
emptied by the Council was 31, of which 16 were in Plumstead
and 15 in Eltham.
Scavenging. The collection and disposal of house refuse
in the Borough is carried out by the Works Department of
the Council. Horse transport has now been almost entirely
superseded by electric vehicles, and, as a result, the deposit