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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 Eat 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
the agency of the Borough Engineer and Surveyor's
Department.
Fifty-six lbs. of rat poison was laid in sewer manholes
in 270 roads in the Borough.
The Borough Engineer and Survyeor reported that owing
to abnormal rains, which surcharged the sewers and washed
the bait away, it is difficult to estimate the amount taken
by rats. It could be assumed that 50 per cent. was taken.
PREMISES AND OCCUPATIONS WHICH CAN BE
CONTROLLED BY BYE-LAWS AND
REGULATIONS.
The following premises and occupations have been kept
under constant inspection throughout the year, and action
taken where found to be necessary:—
Fried Fish Vendors.
Milk Vendors.
Ice Cream Vendors.
Slaughterhouses.
Full particulars and remarks regarding these premises
are to be found in another part of the report.
Tenement Houses.—No premises have been registered
under the London County Council Bye-Laws relating to
tenement houses.