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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. Under the 1944 Education Act the Assistant
Medical Officer of the County Council continued to carry out routine
and special medical inspections of school children in the maintained
schools. This work is under the general supervision of the Medical
Officer of Health, in his capacity of Divisional School Medical Officer
for the Mid-Eastern Divisional Executive of the Surrey County
Council. From this officer's report it is noted that 1,343 routine,
161 special examinations, and 238 re-examinations were carried out
in the Borough during the year.
Water Supply and Sanitary Conditions. During the year the
Medical Officer of Health conducted a thorough inspection of all
maintained schools in the Beddington and Wellington half of the
Mid-Eastern Divisional Executive, and submitted a report to that
body, suggesting various alterations and improvements to bring the
sanitary conditions into line with the revised standards set by the
Minister of Education. The report covered water supplies, arrangements
for the provision of school meals, and general sanitation and
accommodation in school premises.
It is understood that such recommendations as were made are
being followed up by the various statutory bodies concerned.
REGULATED TRADES: DAIRIES.
There are 7 registered premises within the district, this being the
same as last year, but only 1 is used for the treatment and handling
of loose milk.
During the year 7 visits of inspection were paid and conditions
found to be satisfactory.
MILK (SPECIAL DESIGNATIONS) REGULATIONS.
During the year the Council granted the following number of
licences under the above-mentioned Regulations: —
Tuberculin Tested 10
Pasteurised 11
SLAUGHTERHOUSE.
There is only one Slaughterhouse within the district. No
animals were slaughtered on the premises during the year.
BAKEHOUSES.
There are 12 Bakehouses in the district. The premises were
visited periodically. Unsatisfactory conditions were found to exist in
three instances.
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