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Establishments for Massage, Chiropody, Electrical and Special
Treatment.
Thirteen licences in respect of establishments for these purposes were
issued during the year 1953. 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 1953, six
persons and seven premises were registered. The inspectors paid 56 visits.
Petrol Filling Stations.
During the year 1953, 305 visits were paid by the sanitary inspectors to
premises where petroleum or carbide of calcium is stored, and 104 licences were
issued.
Rent Restriction Certificates.
No certificates were granted for premises which were in bad repair. No
cancellation certificates were issued in respect of premises which were put in
reasonable state of repair, but one certificate was cancelled because the premises
had been demolished.
Tents, Vans and Sheds.
During 1953, one renewal of consent was issued for temporary sites for
caravans.
Smoke Abatement.
It was not necessary to take any formal action during 1953 regarding
excessive emissions of smoke.
Schools.
Inspections of the sanitary arrangements and canteens at the schools
within the jurisdiction of the Divisional Executive were carried out by the
sanitary inspectors during the year 1953. It was not necessary to close any
schools on account of infectious disease among children.
Ambulance Facilities.
The Middlesex County Council is the responsible authority for the provision
of the ambulance service under the National Health Service Act, 1946.
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