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projector and slowly a library of suitable film strips is being built up. These are used as
adjuncts in talking to groups, and it is considered that they have very great value in leaving
a pictorial record in addition to an auditory one in the minds of the audiences. Film strips
were obtained on food hygiene and atmospheric pollution, and were used on a number of
occasions during 1950. Letters from the Department containing advice with regard to
health and descriptive sections on the work of the Department were inserted in the Borough
Civic News Sheet, which commenced publication in March, 1950. These News Sheets are
issued free to any ratepayer and are published at three-monthly intervals.
ESTABLISHMENTS FOR MASSAGE AND SPECIAL TREATMENT
Nine establishments were inspected for licence under this heading and all were found
satisfactory for the purpose which was intended.
Details are as follows:—
Purpose No. of Licences
Massage only 1
Chiropody only 3
Massage, Chiropody and Electrical Treatment 2
Massage and Electrical Treatment 3
MEDICAL EXAMINATION OF BOROUGH COUNCIL EMPLOYEES
During 1950 a total of 73 employees received medical examinations.
Twenty-three were examined with regard to suitability for employment on the Council's
permanent staff.
Forty-four were examined for entry in the Council's Sickness Pay Scheme. Six,
reaching completion of their Sickness Pay entitlement, received special medical examination
and reports were made to the appropriate Committees of the Council.
SANITARY CIRCUMSTANCES OF THE BOROUGH
Water Supply and Water Services
Water is supplied to nearly the whole of the district by the South-West Suburban
Water Company. The Metropolitan Water Board supplies a small area in the southern
part of the district, and the Rickmansworth and Uxbridge Valley Water Company a small
area in the northern part. The supply is satisfactory both in quality and quantity.
Sampling: One sample was taken during the year and found to be satisfactory. Reports on
sampling carried out by the Metropolitan Water Board are issued from time to time.
Number of houses supplied from public water mains 14,354
Per cent. of houses supplied from public water mains 100%
Number supplied direct to houses 14,354
Number of standpipes on mains Nil
Sanitary Inspections of the District
The total number of inspections of premises made during the year by the Sanitary
Inspectors was 11,380, an increase on the corresponding figure for 1949, which was 9,427.
Table XIV gives an analysis of the number and nature of such inspections.
School Sanitation
During the year 1950 a survey was made of the sanitary facilities in Southall Schools,
and certain deficiencies were brought to the notice of the Education Authority. This work
appeared to be appreciated in that the Department was asked to furnish regular reports of
inspection at six-monthly intervals.
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