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tests show that the water is very clean. Slipper baths are also
provided, and unemployed persons are allowed free use of these
baths.
ERADICATION OF BED BUGS
No. of Council houses found infested during year 98
No. of other houses found infested during the year 18
No. of Council houses disinfested by Council staff 98
No. of Council houses disinfested by contractors nil
Methods employed:—
287 rooms treated with sulphur di-oxide.
299 rooms treated with insecticide sprays.
(inclusive of rooms treated on more than one occasion.)
No. of private houses treated by Council staff nil
No. of rooms in private houses disinfested by owners
or occupiers after notice 32
The furniture of tenants moving into Council houses from
verminous premises is disinfested by hydrogen cyanide. This
work is done by a firm of contractors. During the year the
furniture from 64 houses was so treated.
SHOPS
See under Chief Sanitary Inspector's report.
SCHOOLS
The supervision of the public elementary schools is under
the control of the Education Department of the Surrey County
Council.
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.