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Hammersmith 1971

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Hammersmith Borough]

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Diseases of Animals Act, 1950
Action under this Act is undertaken for the Council by the Veterinary
Officer of the City of London. The following are details of his report
for the year under review:-
Fox's Pet Stores, Railway Approach 14 visits
Fox's Pet Stores, Cinema Extension 14 "
Ellis' Stores, Railway Approach 14 "
Shepherds Bush Market 10 "
North End Road Market 8 "
Total 60
One pet shop was visited following a complaint and full enquiries were
made* Details were given to the Chief Public Health Inspector. This particular
shop was also visited again following another complaint and a
report was sent on 6th January. In September a different pet shop was
visited following the death of two birds purchased from the store. Both
carcasses were examined and proved negative for psittacosis.
Orders - Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food
Animals (Miscellaneous Provisions) Order, 1957
Under the terms of this Order, the following Orders were published in the
"Daily Telegraph":-
Live Poultry (Restrictions) Order, 1971
Live Poultry (Restrictions) Amendment Order, 1971
Poultry Carcasses (Landing) Order, 1971
Live Poultry (Restrictions) Order, 1971
A request was received for a licence to hold an exhibition at the International
Poultry Show, Olympia, in December but unfortunately, this had
to be refused due to the fowl pest situation at that time. Local Authorities
had been requested by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and
Food not to issue such licences.
Performing Animals (Regulations) Act, 1925
Visits were made to the B.B.C. Studios in January, March and August, concerning
the use of animals in productions, details of which are as follows:-
January 9th "The Liver Birds" 1 dog 1 cat
March 16th — 20th "Now Take My Wife" boa constrictor
August 18th "Bachelor Father" 4 puppies
In each case the animals were examined, performances witnessed and licences
checked.
LICENCES AND REGISTRATION
Pharmacy and Poisons Act, 1933
Pharmacy and Medicines Act, 1941
The names and addresses of 96 retailers were entered on the Council's
list of persons entitled to sell poisons under Part II of the above Acts.
Many of these persons are food retailers and in some instances the poisons
sold are only household disinfectants, but a careful watch is kept on
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