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The Pharmacy and Poisons Act, 1933.
At the end of the year 1987, 76 names were on the Council's list of persons
entitled to sell poisons included in Part II of the Poisons List. Before entry of
any name on the list the premises concerned are inspected to ensure that adequate
provision is made for the storage of the poisons and for compliance with the rules
governing the sale.
Nuisance from Pigeons.
Public Health (London) Act, 1936—Section 121.
During the year several requests were received for steps to be taken to reduce
the number of pigeons in the Borough. The arrangements made in previous
years were continued under which two members of the Health Department staff
endeavour to trap the birds. Operations were carried out by them on various
occasions at four different sites frequented by pigeons, and 66 birds were caught.
It must, however, be recorded, that on many occasions, even after several hours
work, no birds were caught. In open spaces pigeon trappers are handicapped by
members of the public who regularly feed the birds and who endeavour to prevent
the effective use of the trapping nets. It is not desired to destroy all wild pigeons
in Central London, but it is desirable that the number should be kept within
reasonable limits.
Demolition of Old Buildings.
The London County Council (General Powers) Act, 1927, gave power to that
Council to make By-laws in relation to the demolition of old buildings.
By-laws dealing with the subject were made by the London County Council in
July, 1929, and were approved by the Minister of Health on the 14th November,
1929. These By-laws are enforceable by the Metropolitan Borough Councils.
We are informed by the Borough Engineer's Department of licences issued
for the erection of hoardings for the purpose of the demolition of buildings, and
the sites are then visited by the Sanitary Inspectors concerned.
Propaganda.
Health propaganda work was continued during the year, and included the
exhibition of health posters; the use for special display purposes of two Empire
Marketing Board frames, and the distribution of various leaflets.
This Council also shared in the special campaign, inaugurated by the Prime
Minister in September, 1937, for making health services better known. This
campaign has been carried on into 1938.