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Rag Flock and Other Filling Materials Act, 1951
At the 31st December, 1955 one establishment was licensed for
manufacture of rag flock and 24 premises were registered for the
use of filling materials.
Regular visits were made by the district sanitary inspectors
to the licensed and registered premises to ensure that only clean
filling materials were used and to inspect the records which the
occupiers are required to keep.
Pet Animals Act, 1951
At the 31st December, 1955, 17 premises were licensed as Pet
Shops in accordance with the Pet Animals Act, 1951. Regular
visits were made to the premises by the district sanitary inspectors
to ensure that the requirements of the Act and licensing
conditions were complied with.
Rodent Control
Sewer maintenance treatments have been undertaken during
the year; these took place in May and November.
Business premises and dwelling houses have been treated where
necessary.
The use of "Warfarin" as a poison bait has been increased.
This poison has the advantage of reducing the number of visits
made by the operatives.

The following is a summary of dwelling houses and business
premises treated during 1955:-
(1) Dwelling houses 626
(2) Business and Factory premises 212
(3) Total charge for (2) above £135-1-4