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GENERAL PROVISION OF PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICES FOR THE AREA
NEW LEGISLATION
The Colouring Matter in Food Regulations, 1957
These regulations which control the addition of colouring
matter to food came into operation on 30th June, 1957.
The Rent Act, 1957
This amending Act came into force on 6th July, 1957. Certain
provisions relate to the control of rents and possession of
houses. Local authorities are chiefly concerned with provisions
relating to disrepair.
The Housing Act, 1957
This is a consolidating Act (excepting finance) and slightly
amends the law existing prior to 1st September, 1957, the date of
operation of the Act.
REMOVAL OF PERSONS IN NEED OF CARE AND ATTENTION
The National Assistance Act, 1948 - Section 47
A Court Order obtained on 28th March, 1956 for the removal
of a man, aged seventy four years, senile and infirm and living
in insanitary conditions, to residential accommodation at "St.
Andrews", Farnham, and renewed during 1956 in accordance with
the Act, was again renewed by the Court on 20th February, 1957
and 22nd May, 1957. He died on 20th June, 1957.
BURIAL AND CREMATION OF THE DEAD
The National Assistance Act, 1948 - Section 50
Six burials were arranged under the powers granted to the
Council by this Section.
MORTUARY
One hundred and fifty eight bodies were received and one
hundred and fifty eight post mortem examinations were made. The
Mortuary premises, which include a three body refrigerated chamber,
have been well maintained.
LABORATORIES
Arrangements were continued for the use of the laboratory
at Sutton and Cheam Hospital which has provided an essential
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