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40,000 were taken. While it cannot be asserted that
each of the baits taken represents a rat killed it is
reasonable to assume that this happens in a high
proportion of cases. Enquiry of the London County
Council elicited that the number of rats' bodies
observed at the Northern Outfall Works rose from
35,242 in 1932 to 45,181 in 1933, but these figures are
affected by so many incalculable factors that it would
be unreliable to assume that the East London anti-rat
campaign was responsible for this increase.
OFFENSIVE MATTER.
During the summer months, the inspectors keep
special observation to see that offensive matter is not
conveyed through the streets during hours prohibited
by the by-laws. Legal proceedings were not necessary
in any instance during the year.
OFFENSIVE TRADES.
During the year, one offensive trade, that of a
Fur-skin Dresser, was carried on at 74, Florida Street.
13 inspections were made at these premises. Poultry
slaughtering, an offensive trade also, is dealt with elsewhere
in this report.
RAG-FLOCK ACT, 1911.
13 formal samples of rag-flock were taken during
the year, and in 4 cases the amount of chlorine present
was found to be slightly in excess of the limit fixed by
the Regulations. Proceedings were taken in 3 instances,
costs amounting to £10 10s. Od. being awarded
against the defendants.
RAG AND BONE DEALERS.
Thirteen persons or firms are known to be carrying