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Ambulance Facilities.
The Middlesex County Council is the responsible authority for the provision
of the ambulance service under the National Health Service Act, 1946.
Mortuary.
During the year 161 bodies were admitted to the mortuary. In all cases
post-mortem examinations were held.
Rent and Mortgage (Interest) Restrictions Act, 1920-38.
Two certificates were granted under the above Acts in respect of premises
which were in a state of disrepair.
Petroleum (Consolidation) Act, 1928, and Petroleum Spirit
Regulations, 1929-47.
During the year 160 visits were paid by the sanitary inspectors to premises
upon which petroleum or carbide of calcium was stored. One hundred and
seven licences were issued in respect of these premises.
Shops Act, 1934.
Three exemption certificates were granted under section 10(2) of the Act
in relation to sanitary conveniences, making a total of 15 premises within the
Borough for which such certificates are now extant.
Middlesex County Council Act, 1944.
Establishments for Massage or Special Treatment. Twelve licences in
respect of establishments for massage or special treatment were issued during
the year. The premises were kept in a satisfactory condition.
Registration of Hawkers and Premises. 43 visits were made by the sanitary
inspectors concerning the vehicles and/or storage accommodation of hawkers
of meat, fish and vegetables. Five persons and two premises were registered
during the year.
Middlesex County Council Act, 1944, Part XI. sections 346 and 347.
Tents, Vans and Sheds. During the year consents were renewed authorising
persons to station and use two caravans for human habitation at Longford
Close, Hampton Hill, and one caravan situate at Cardinal Vaughan School
Playing Fields, Twickenham. A new consent was similarly issued in respect
of a caravan situate at 39 Second Cross Road, Twickenham.
Smoke Abatement.
It was not necessary to take any formal action during the year regarding
excessive emissions of smoke.
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