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(b) That the Managers consider that the conveyance of
infectious cases by public vehicles should be prohibited
by law;
(c) That the Managers already possess the machinery for the
prompt and economical removal of infectious cases, but
do not at present appoar to have power to use their
Ambulances for other cases than those contemplated by
the Poor Law Act of 1879 ; and
(d) That the Managers will be willing to co-operate with
the Commissioner of Police, with the view of obtaining
for the Board the power to undertake the general removal
of infectious cases in the Metropolis.
(Signed) AUGUSTUS C. SCOYELL,
Chairman,
SLAUGHTER-HOUSES, BAKEHOUSES, AND
COWSHEDS,
All these have been frequently visited, and are on the whole in
fairly good condition. It was necessary to oppose the renewal of
several of the cowkeepers' licences for neglect in complying with
the requirements of our notices. The work was however completed
before the adjourned meeting of the Magistrates, and no further
opposition was offered.
PUBLIC MORTUARY.
The number of bodies temporarily placed in the mortuary
chambers was 114. The improved ventilation of the post-mortem
room has much increased the comfort of the Medical men who
have had occasion to use it.
By order of the Sanitary Committee one of Fletcher's rapid hot
water boilers has been fitted up in the lavatory. It is very easily
managed and raises a gallon of cold water to boiling point in six
minutes. It has been found a very great convenience.