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included in Part 11 of the Poisons List and 153 applications from
vendors for retention in the Council's List. All were duly considered
and approved.
Poisons Information Service-Circular 16/63 received from the
Ministry of Health drew attention to a Poisons Information Service
which has been set up at Guys Hospital and which came into
operation on the 2nd September, 1963. The functions of the service
are:-
(i) to maintain an index of substances in common use-medicinal,
veterinary, industrial, agricultural, horticultural, household,
etc.-showing their composition and, wherever possible,
their toxicity and corrective measures in cases of
poisoning;
(ii) to provide information to medical practitioners so as to
facilitate treatment of cases of acute poisoning.
The service is primarily intended to deal with enquiries related
to specific cases of poisoning or suspected poisoning. It will not
serve as a repository of toxicological information of a general
nature, nor will it be able to advise on miscellaneous toxic hazards.
Rag Flock and Other Filling Materials Act. 1951
Six premises, at which filling and upholstering with new materials
is carried out, remained on the register at the end of the year. One
annual licence was renewed in respect of the manufacture of Rag
Flock.
Under the Rag Flock and Other Filling Materials Regulations,
1961 and 1965, two samples, one of Woollen Mixture Felt and one
of Rag Flock, were submitted for examination and both proved
satisfactory.
Licensing Act, 1961
During the year, 21 applications, 4 for registration and 17 for
renewal of registration as licensed premises, were made to the Town
Clerk involving inspections by District Public Health Inspectors.
All were considered satisfactory for their particular purposes.
Betting, Gaming and Lotteries Acts, 1963/64
In accordance with the provisions of these Acts, the Council
issues permits in respect of amusements with prizes.
Applications received from proprietors of cafes, restaurants and
public houses for permits, are referred to this Department for
reports as to the general suitability of their premises.
During the course of the year, 105 inspections were made and
reports submitted to the Town Clerk.