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Midwives.—There are 12 Midwives practising within the Area
in addition to those of the Essex Cottage Nursing Association, mentioned
on page 24. During 1925 they attended 927 confinements on
their own account and the work carried out was quite satisfactory.
In addition they acted as Midwifery Nurses in 111 other cases.
Until 31st December, 1925, the Council acted as Supervising
Authority, when the County Council resumed its powers under the
Midwives Act, 1918.
Chemical Work.—By arrangement with the County Council of
Essex the Public Analyst for that Body carries out at a fixed fee all
the necessary analyses under the Sale of Food and Drugs Acts.
During 1925, 89 samples—mainly Milk—were analysed for your
Authority and 86 proved genuine. There was such slight variation
from normal in the others that no legal action was deemed necessary.
Legislation in Force.—The following Legislative Enactments
are in force :—
ADOPTIVE ACTS.
BYE-LAWS AND REGULATIONS.
Relating to Public Health in force in the District.
Adopted Acts.
The Infectious Disease (Notification) Act, 1889.
The Public Health Acts (Amendment) Act, 1890. Parts II,
III & V.
The Infectious Disease (Prevention) Act, 1890.
The Public Libraries Act, 1892.
Baths and Washhouses Act, 1846, and the Acts amending the
same.
The Burials Acts, 1852 to 1885.
The Public Health Acts (Amendment) Act, 1907. Parts II, III.
IV, V, VI, and X.
The Public Health Act, 1925. Parts II, III. IV and V.
Bye - Laws.
Bye-laws with respect to Common Lodging Houses.
Bye-laws with respect to Slaughter-houses.
Bye-laws with respect to Nuisances.