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1934, a total of forty-three shop inspections were recorded. Improvements
with regard to ventilation and temperature of shops and to sanitary conveniences
were effected upon one premises.
Shops (Hours of Closing) Act, 1928.—Under the provisions of Defence
Regulations. 1939, earlier closing hours operated during the winter months
and normal closing hours were resumed between March and November.
It was unnecessary to warn shopkeepers against any contraventions.
(5) Eradication of Bed Bugs.— The means employed for eradication
of the bed bug as outlined in previous reports has been continued with
satisfactory results.
The number of premises disinfested was 41; 4 Council owned houses
were disinfested. The insecticides used were Fuminol and Zaldecide preparations.
Spraying and steam disinfestation is carried out by the staff of the
Public Health Department.
4. Schools.— One Public School, one Secondary School and eight Elementary
Schools are situated in the district. There are several private schools.
The sanitary condition and water supply remained satisfactory.
SANITARY INSPECTION OF THE AREA.
Report of the Senior Sanitary Inspector.
In accordance with Article 27(18) of the Sanitary Officers' (Outside
London) Regulations, 1935, I beg to submit the following particulars with
regard to the work accomplished by the Sanitary Inspectors during the
year 1943.
Owing to war time conditions a considerable amount of time was
taken up in connection with the following matters:—
Arrangements for the treatment and disposal of foodstuffs
contaminated by gas.
Civilian war deaths.
Underground shelters.
War damaged premises (drains and sanitary arrangements).
Summary of the various inspections made by the Sanitary Inspectors:—
Dwelling Houses—
On complaint and other causes 583
Infectious disease enquiries 216
Scabies Order enquiries 27
Food poisoning enquiries 7
Premises measured for purposes of Part IV of the
Housing Act, 1936 (abatement of overcrowding) 11
Number of rooms measured in these premises 42
Rent Restriction Act enquiries 2
Total number of re-inspections for all purposes 1,611