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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Kensington and Chelsea 1969
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Kensington & Chelsea Borough]
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Generally The rodent staff, in addition, deal with infestations from pests other than rats and mice, and the following is a summary of action taken during the year in respect of all forms of infestation:-
| Premises inspected following complaints | 2,165 |
| Premises where rats were found | 34 |
| Premises where mice were found | 1,917 |
| Premises where other vermin were found | 99 |
| Number of visits made | 21,772 |
| Number of successful treatments | 1,772 |
| Cases in which advice only was given | 278 |
| Borough Council properties dealt with (excluding dwewlling houses) | 40 |
FERTILISERS AND FEEDING STUFFS ACT. 1926
On 1st April, 1965, the duties under the above Act were transferred
to the London Boroughs from the London County Council under the provisions
of the London Government Act, 1963.
During the year, twenty samples of fertilisers and one sample of
feeding stuffs were obtained and submitted for analysis in accordance
with the provisions of the Act. The composition of three samples of
fertilisers and the sample of feeding stuffs were found to vary beyond
the prescribed limits, and in each case the matter was taken up with
the supplier concerned.
DISEASES OF ANIMALS ACT. 1950 AND OTHER ASSOCIATED ACTS
Generally
As from 1st April, 1965, the Council assumed responsibility for
administering the above Acts and, in July, 1965, authorised and appointed
the Veterinary Officer and Inspectors of the City of London to act on
their behalf.
By agreement with the Council, the City Corporation have undertaken
to provide administrative, clerical, professional, scientific
and technical services in connection with certain functions under the
Acts, and have further agreed that they should report offences occurring
in the borough and thereafter their officers should take such action as
may be necessary, subject to prior consultation with the appropriate
officers of the Council.
Riding Establishments Act, 1964
This Act provided 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.
Two riding establishments in the borough are licensed and, in each
case, satisfactory reports were received from the Veterinary Officer
during the year.