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Spraying and fumigation of houses and steam treatment
of bedding, etc. is carried out at the request of occupiers
in cases other than ordinary notifiable diseases. A suitable
charge, having regard to the circumstances, is made in
respect of such work.
Two hundred and sixty-six visits were made in connection
with infectious disease inquiries. The results of the
investigations were passed to the Medical Officer of Health.
SANITARY CONDITIONS OF MUSIC HALLS,
CINEMAS, ETC.
Twenty-four visits were made to places of public entertainment
during the yea'r. The principal object of these
visits is to ascertain the condition of dressing rooms,
sanitary conveniences and other parts of the buildings,
especially parts such as beneath the stage, where accumulations
of rubbish are likely to exist. The ventilation of the
premises is important, especially in summer-time, and where
natural means of ventilation are depended upon to keep the
atmosphere reasonably satisfactory. Visits in connection
with ventilation are made at irregular periods and whilst
the performances are on, but it is very difficult to obtain
reliable information as to the condition of the atmosphere
by the " senses " only.
One complaint was received during the year regarding
the condition of a theatre. Immediate investigations were
made and it was found that the statements made were
without foundation, and were obviously written without
knowledge of the normal working of a theatre.
CANAL BOATS ACTS
In accordance with Section 3 of the Canal Boat Acts,
1884, I beg to report as follows : —
During the year 1936, 15 visits were made in connection
with the Canal Boats Acts. The wharves are seldom free