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these cases the occupier may make an alternative arrangement to share a nearby
toilet and a certificate of exemption is granted from the requirement in the Act.
During 1951 no exemption certificates were granted which makes a total of 17
in the Borough.
Mortuary.
The mortuary at Hampton, though small, is a good building. It provides
an important public service. During any year there occurs a series of cases in
which owing to either accident, sudden death, drowning in the river or other
untoward happening, a post-mortem examination is required by the coroner
to ascertain the cause of death. The number of bodies admitted to the mortuary
for this purpose during 1951 was 156. The mortuary has been supplied with a
new refrigerator and has been redecorated throughout. We hope shortly to
effect further improvements in the arrangements for viewing bodies.
Swimming Baths and Pools.
Excellent facilities for swimming are provided at the Corporation's three
open-air baths.
Water is supplied by the Metropolitan Water Board's main, and samples
for bacteriological examination are taken throughout the season.
Health Education.
Continued use is made of various health education methods, including
propaganda by posters, leaflets and lectures illustrated by films or lantern slides.
Laboratory Work.
The usual arrangements were continued during the year and worked
satisfactorily.
Establishments for Massage, Chiropody, Electrical and Special
Treatment.
Fifteen licences in respect of establishments for these purposes were
issued during the year 1951. The premises are all inspected regularly and are
well run.
Registration of Hawkers of Food and their Premises.
A strict watch is kept on street food traders. Both the persons and the
premises where they store their food have to be registered. Registration can be
refused if the conditions are unsatisfactory. During the year 1951, ten persons
and seven premises were registered. The inspectors paid 67 visits.
Petrol Filling Stations.
During the year 1951, 216 visits were paid by the sanitary inspectors to
premises where petroleum or carbide of calcium is stored, and 109 licences were
issued.
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