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REGISTRATION OF CERTAIN PREMISES
Premises which require to be registered because of the trade or business which
is carried on there are first inspected for suitability and after registration periodical
re-inspections are made.

Veterinary inspection of riding establishments is carried out by the Veterinary
Surgeon of the Corporation of London as an agent of the Council.
This Officer is also available for inspection of animal boarding establishments.
DISEASES OF ANIMALS ACT
Arrangements have been made for the Corporation of London, who have
the essential veterinary staff, to enforce all the necessary provisions of the Act, as
agents of the London Borough of Lambeth.
No formal action under the Act, or Orders made thereunder, was necessary
during the year.
A cat's death, in circumstances suggesting the possibility of rabies, was
followed by the death of a rabbit at the same premises. The brains of both animals
were subjected to tests at the Central Veterinary Laboratory but both Fluorescent
Anti-body test and Histological examination were negative for Rabies.
CLEAN AIR
Smoke Control Orders have now been made under the Clear Air Act 1956
covering 3,954.61 acres and some 69,247 premises. This is slightly more than half
the total number of premises to which Smoke Control will be applicable when
extended to the entire borough.
The Target Year for 100% Smoke Control is 1976.