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SHOPS AND OFFICES.
Six hundred and sixty-five inspections were made during 1941,
and in 19 cases action was necessary in regard to sanitary defects
or requirements.
CAMPING SITES.
There are no camping sites within the Borough.
SMOKE ABATEMENT.
No nuisances arising from the emission of smoke occurred during
the year.
SWIMMING BATHS.
There is only one swimming bath in the district situated at, and
owned by, the Royal Female Orphanage, Beddington.
The bath was not brought into use during the year.
ERADICATION OF BED BUGS.
During the year bed bugs were found to exist in one Council house,
and in 3 other houses. Appropriate remedial measures were taken.
SCHOOLS.
School Closure. On no occasion during the year was a School
closed by the Local Sanitary Authority on account of the prevalence
of Infectious Disease amongst the scholars.
As in the case of the Public Elementary Schools, notice is given to
the Head Teachers of all private schools in the event of the pupils
suffering from, or having been in contact with, Infectious Disease.
The advice of the Medical Officer of Health as to further action is
available should this be requested, and disinfection is provided when
required.
Medical Inspection. The medical inspection of the Public
Elementary School children is carried out by the Education Department
of the Surrey County Council.
Water Supply and Sanitary Condition. All the Public Elementary
Schools in the district have been inspected from time to time. They
are all supplied with water from the public mains and connected with
the sewers.
REGULATED TRADES: DAIRIES.
There are 8 registered premises within the district, this being
the same as last year.
During the year 50 visits of inspection were paid, and conditions
found to be satisfatory.
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