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(c) The names of the Analysts for the purposes of tests under
the Act, the fees which may be charged by any Analyst
making such a test, and the form in which a certificate
of the results is to be given-
(d) The form in which records are to be kept of occupiers of
premises registered under the Act for the use of filling
materials, or licensed for the manufacture or storage
of rag flock, the manner in which the records are to be
kept and the information which is to be recorded.
There is one firm in the Borough of Hampstead whose
premises are registered for the use of filling materials used in
manufacturing bedding and other articles of upholstery. One
inspection was carried out which showed the premises to be in a
satisfactory condition.
Common Lodging Houses
There are no common lodging houses in the Borough.
Road Traffic Act, 1956. Section 42
New Regulations "Motor Cycle (Protective Helmets)
(Amendment) Regulations, 1961" were issued during the year.
There are no premises in the Borough to which these
Regulations apply.
PREVENTION OF DAMAGE BY PESTS ACT, 194 9
Destruction of Rats and Mice
The incidence of surface rat infestations has continued the
trend of I960 and there has been a further reduction in the number
of complaints received amounting to approximately 20 per cent.
An even greater reduction has been experienced with mice
infestations. In this instance it amounts to almost 30 per cent.
Nevertheless, 928 properties were inspected and of this number
210 were found to be infested by rats and 361 by mice. The total
number of visits made for purposes of survey and treatment totalled