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A great deal of work is required in connection with
premises where food is prepared, stored, etc., and as
much time as possible is spent on this work, but it is,
of necessity, limited by the number of inspectors available
and the calls upon their time by the many other
activities of the department.
In concluding I should like to thank you, Sir, for
the consideration you have shown me, and the members
of the staff for their support in carrying out the work of
the department.
Summary of Sanitary Work and Improvements
Eradication of Bed Bugs
(1) The number of Council houses infested 11
The number of Council houses disinfested 11
The number of other houses infested 12
The number of other houses disinfested 12
The number of other premises disinfested 1
(2) The methods of disinfestation employed are the
spraying with contact insecticides incorporating
D.D.T., mainly '' Pyagra " or " Zaldecide "
or the use of fumigants, such as " Cimex " or
" Thermatox " fumigators. Occasionally fumigation
with hydrogen cyanide gas is carried out.
(3) The furniture, etc., of prospective Council
house tenants is inspected before removal to the
Council's houses and if necessary is treated for
the eradication of bugs.
(4) The work of disinfestation is carried out by the
local authority except when hydrogen cyanide
gas is used, when a contractor is employed.
Infectious Disease
The following number of premises have been disinfected
after cases (or suspected cases) of infectious
disease:—
Tuberculosis 13
Scarlet Fever 21
Diphtheria 4
Cerebro Spinal Fever 3
Total 41