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In order to assess medical and rehousing claims enquiries were
made from the Chest Clinic, Housing Department and various
hospitals, from all of which the closest co-operation has been
received. Duplication of enquiries was thus prevented.
Grateful acknowledgement must be made of the co-operation
from the Housing Manager in regard to all recommendations made
on medical grounds.
The Health Department in turn advises on all claims involving
a medical aspect.
Housing Act, 1936, Section 62
Applications for "permitted number" were received from
landlords and certificates issued during the year respecting 51
lettings.
Local Land Charges
Enquiries relating to outstanding sanitary notices were dealt
with in 1,854 cases.
E.—INSPECTION AND SUPERVISION OF FOOD
The following is contributed by the Chief Sanitary
Inspector:—
(a) Milk Supply.
Designated Milk.
During the year 150 samples of milk were submitted to the
Counties Laboratories for bacteriological examination, including
Phosphatase, Methylene Blue and Turbidity tests.
These samples of' milk were mainly taken from roundsmen
during the course of delivery or on arrival at schools. They include
the bi-monthly sampling of the two dairymen holding Pasteuriser's
Licences.