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DISINFESTATION
The Public Health Inspectors inspect verminous premises and supervise the work of disinfectors
employed by the Council (Section 83 of the Public Health Act, 1936) (Table 51).
The Council provide transport for clothing and bedding requiring disinfection and disinfestation
(Section 84 of the Public Health Act, 1936). The Council's employees disinfect and disinfest rooms and collect
and deliver the clothing and bedding.
The number of verminous premises treated decreased from 97 in 1967 to 72 in 1968. This number is
very small when considered in relation to the total number of premises in the Borough, and calls for no
special comment. There was a considerable decrease in the number of wasps nests treated, 277 in 1967, 34
in 1968. A further 35 complaints were given suitable advice, 13 of these concerning swarms of bees.
PUBLIC MORTUARY
During the year, Home Office pathologists performed post mortem examinations on 796 bodies in
the Town Hall Mortuary, followed by an inquest in 162 cases. All the inquests were held in accommodation
provided by the London Borough of Barnet at Avenue House, East End Road, Finchley, N.3.
The Mortuary was constructed in 1959/60 at a cost of £16,300. It contains a refrigerated chamber
for nine bodies and two separate post mortem tables, together with waiting room, viewing room, toilet accommodation
and offices.
A Mortuary Superintendent and a full-time attendant are employed.