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The following is a summary of the premises baited:—
Individual Infestations (excluding premises dealt with
under the Special Scheme).
Number of private houses baited free of charge 320
Number of business premises baited 117
Special Scheme.
Number of private houses baited 110
(60 per cent. of cost to be borne by the Ministry.)
Number of business premises baited 75
Total number of premises baited 028
Number of Statutory Notices served 59
The number of baits laid at each premises varies according
to the size of the premises and the extent of the
infestation.
The baiting is carried out in accordance with the procedure
recommended by the Director of Infestation of the
Ministry of Food.
Sewers.
The baiting of the Council's sewers is undertaken
bi-annuallv by the Borough Engineer and Surveyor's
Department as a routine measure of control. Additional
baiting of sewers is carried out at the request of the Public
Health Department where it is considered desirable. The
preparation of the baits is undertaken by the Public Health
Department.
CERTIFICATES OF ESSENTIALITY AND
BUILDING LICENCES.
The arrangements existing for dealing with applications
for building licences have continued in operation throughout
the year. The Sanitary Inspectors have continued to
investigate and report upon all applications received. The
number of applications received during the year was 4,866.
During the year a system of issuing Certificates of Essential
Repair to assist builders to obtain materials, other than
controlled materials, was instituted. Such certificates are
issued by the Senior Sanitary Inspector. The number
issued to the end of the year was 2,080.