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complied with. In 12 cases existing sanitary arrangements
have been improved, enlarged, repaired, ventilated, &c. At the
21 factories, strict attention has been paid to the cleanliness,
and suitability of sanitary conveniences.
In pursuance of Sections 107—115 which have reference
to home work, I have received 3 lists representing 6 out-workers
engaged in the making of wearing apparel. No case of
infectious disease has occurred at the house of a notified home
worker.
Bakehouses.
Three underground bakehouses have been improved as
regards their light and ventilation and other sanitary arrangements.
Certificates have been issued authorising the continuance
of user of such buildings. There is one bakehouse which
has not yet been made to comply with the requirements of the
statute, but I understand steps to do so will be taken shortly.
Inspection of the Parish.
Over 424 houses have been inspected, followed in
1823 cases by re-inspections.
The following is an analysis of the work accomplished:—
Houses, Premises, &c., cleansed, repaired, whitewashed, &c. 285
„ Roofs repaired, &c. 139
„ Guttering and Rain pipes repaired, &c. 84
,, Ventilation below floor provided 16
,, Yards paved and drained 78
Foul ditches and stagnant water 2
Nuisances arising from Overcrowding 73
,, ,, Smoke 14
,, ,, Pigs, other Animals & Fowls 105
Other Nuisances not included in the above
Water—Wells closed Nil.
Water laid on to houses with no supply 27
Cisterns—New provided 69
Cleansed, repaired, covered, &c. 80
Flush to W.C.'s 106