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Wandsworth 1965
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Wandsworth, Metropolitan Borough]
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persons. Accidents notified have been of a comparatively minor
character and 45 notifications were received during the year. Nearly
one-half of the accidents reported were caused by falls of various
kinds or following collisions.
The following table shows the classification and number of premises registered since the operative date of the Act, up to the end of 1965, the number of persons employed thereat and the number of inspections made during the year:—
| Class of Premises | Number Registered | Persons Employed | Initial Inspections 1965 | Re-Inspections 1965 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Offices | 739 | 7,873 | 124 | 386 |
| Retail shops | 1,911 | 8,467 | 429 | |
| Wholesale shops, warehouses | 105 | 1,210 | 18 | |
| Catering establishments open to the public | 258 | 2,021 | 49 | |
| Fuel storage depots | 5 | 45 | — | |
| Total | 3,018 | 19,616 | 620 | 386 |
Protection of Animals
Arrangements have been made with the Corporation of the City
of London whereby the Council's responsibilities under the various
Acts relating to the protection of animals are undertaken by the
City authorities on an agency basis for which an annual retaining
fee is paid plus certain additional fees for individual case work
undertaken on the Council's behalf.
The four main Acts under which action was taken during the
year are as follows :—
Pet Animals Act, 1951.—A pet shop may not be kept except under
the authority of a licence granted in accordance with the provisions
of the Act, the object of which is to regulate the sale of pet
animals, with particular reference to their welfare whilst kept for
sale. Thirty licences were issued by the Council during 1965.
Animal Boarding Establishments Act, 1963.—This Act provides
that no person may keep a boarding establishment for animals
(defined as cats or dogs) in the Borough except under licence.
Four such licences were granted during the year.
Riding Establishments Act, 1964.—This Act provides for the licensing
and inspection of any establishment at which a business of
keeping horses for hire, for riding or for providing riding instruction
is carried on. Licences in respect of three riding establishments
were granted.
Performing Animals (Regulation) Act, 1925.—One licence was
granted during the year.