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Reports were submitted to the Public Health Committee
in reference to the observations made as regards
the following:—
H.B.C. Electricity Worke, Fulham Palace Road.
Glen Laundry, Landor Road.
Gaumont British Film Studios.
Shepherd's Bush Pavilion, Shepherd's Bush Green
G. Wimpey & Co., Wood Lane.
6, Stamford Brook Road.
125, Uxbridge Road.
Swan Laundry, Blythe Road.
Ivy House Laundry, Latimer Road.
Metropolitan Water Board Works.
Purewite Laundry, Gayford Road.
Destructor, 15, Pennard Road.
Fullers, Ltd., Great Church Lane.
Atlas Laundry, Wendell Road.
Balmoral Laundry, 67, Becklow Road.
Rats and Mice (Destruction) Act, 1919. During the
year the Rats and Mice (Destruction) Act, 1919. continued
in operation, the District Inspectors being
responsible for its administration in their respective
districts.
Section I places the responsibility of ridding the premises
of the pest upon the occupier, but this is somewhat
difficult when dealing with tenement houses containing
in some cases three or more families.
During the year several complaints were received with
regard to rat infestation of premises. In each case an
inspection was made and advice and instructions given.
A supply of poison was given where necessary and in most
cases satisfactory results have been obtained.
National Rat Week was held in November, as in previous
years. The Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries
again urged local authorities to take action, and arrangements
were made for the baiting of the sewers, through