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TO THE VESTRY OF THE PARISH OF ST. MARY, ISLINGTON.
Your Sanitary Committee begs to report as follows:—
That it has had under consideration, pursuant to the Vestry
reference of the 17th October, 1890, the "Infectious Disease (Prevention)
Act, 1890," a copy of which is sent herewith.
A summary of the provisions of the Act (which will come into
force on the 4th December, in London), has been issued by the
Local Government Board.
It is therein stated that the Act confers upon the Local Authorities
and their officers important powers and duties as regards:—
(а) The inspection of dairies, and the prohibition of the
supply of milk therefrom in cases where it appears that
infectious disease can be attributable to, or is likely to be
caused by, the consumption of milk so supplied;
(б) The cleansing and disinfection of premises, bedding,
clothing, &c., for the purpose of preventing or checking
infectious diseases;
(c) The retention, removal, and burial of the bodies of persons
who have died from infectious disease ;
(d) The detention in hospital of persons suffering from
infectious diseases, who would, on leaving the hospital,
be without proper lodging ; and
(e) The provision of temporary shelter and attendance for
members of families who have been compelled to leave
their dwellings for the purpose of the dwellings being
disinfected by the local authority.