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The sanitary fittings, etc., however, are inspected periodically
by the sanitary inspectors.
Water Supply.—All schools have a constant supply of water
from the mains of the Metropolitan Water Board.
Medical Inspection.—The medical inspection of school children
is carried out by the Education Department of the Surrey County
Council.
Closure of Schools.—No school has been closed by the local
authority during the year.
Infectious Diseases.—Scholars in contact with a case of
infectious disease are excluded from school, the period of exclusion
being that set out in the memorandum of the County School
Medical Officer to the Surrey Education Committee. The head
teacher of the school concerned is always notified of this exclusion
and the reason for same.
ANNUAL REPORT OF CHIEF SANITARY INSPECTOR.
To the Mayor, Aldermen and Councillors of Mitcham.
Sir, Ladies and Gentlemen,
I beg to submit a summary of the visits and works carried out
in the Borough by my predecessor, Mr. C. G. Rabbetts, myself and
Inspectors A. W. Lock, L. Gleed and L. R. Rummery (Shops
Inspector)
Number of complaints received and investigated 435
Number of premises inspected 3233
Number of premises revisited 5010
Number of nuisances discovered 1349
Number of nuisances abated without report 1242
Number of nuisances abated after report 124
Number of intimatory notices served 1141
Notices followed by legal proceedings 2
Number of visits re infectious disease 435
Number of drains tested 21
Visits to factories and workshops 285
Visits to outworkers 145