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SWIMMING BATHS.
As in the previous year, the Council were able to meet the large
demand for swimming facilities for young people and residents of
the Borough. The London County Council were approached and, for
an agreed rental, consented to allow the Beddington and Wallington
Corporation to meet the demand by the grant of generous sessions
at the swimming bath situated in the grounds of the Royal Female
Orphanage, Beddington. As forecast last year, it was found possible to
extend facilities to a larger section of the population, with the result
that on Sundays the bath was available for use of residents enrolled in
a Borough Swimming Club, under the control of Corporation officials.
This arrangement, as well as the programme drawn up for school
children and youth organisations, was eminently satisfactory, with the
result that a large number of residents availed themselves of this
offer to enjoy swimming activities.

ERADICATION OF BED BUGS.
During the year bed bugs were found to exist in 2 Council
houses, and in 1 other house. 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
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