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At the time of cleansing the co-operation of the
tenant is sought and information is given to him
by the Sanitary Inspector as to the measures necessary
to prevent re-infestation. Supervision is
obtained by periodic re-inspection after cleansing.
LEGAL PROCEEDINGS.
Proceedings were taken against the owner of
a house, upon the basement of which a Closing
Order under Section 20, Housing Act, 1930, was in
operation, for permitting the basement to be used
for human habitation in contravention of the Closing
Order.
The defendant was fined 5/-.
Proceedings were also taken against the owner
of a plot of land for failing to comply with a notice
served under Section 94, Public Health Act, 1875,
to properly drain and cleanse the land.
The defendant was ordered to execute the
works within 14 days and to pay 10/6 costs.
MORTUARY.
During the year, thirty-seven bodies were
received into the mortuary, thirty-two post mortem
examinations carried out, and twenty-five inquests
held.
Use of the mortuary block increases annually.
Most post mortem examinations are now conducted
by the Surrey County Pathologist.