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London County Council (General Powers) Act, 1954
Hairdressers and Barbers
Number of Gentlemen's Hairdressers 91
Number of Ladies' Hairdressers 105
Number of Ladies' and Gentlemen's Hairdressers 18
Number of premises where hairdressing ceased 3
Number of Establishments situated in basements 7
Number of Establishments situated in dwelling houses 3
Number of Establishments where no assistants
are employed 65
Number of Inspections and visits 203
Prevention of Damage by Pests Act, 1949
Rat Infestations
There was an increase in the number of complaints received both in regard to
rats as well as mice.
Thirteen rat infestations were found to be caused by defective drains, five
were caused by disused or unsealed drains and two by defective sewers. Appropriate
action was taken in each case.
At one premises in the Borough, a heavy infestation of rats continued over a
long period, although every effort was made to secure disinfestation. It was subsequently
found that the drain in adjoining premises was defective and since this
was re-iaid no further complaints have been received.
At another property 30 feet of disused drains were found to exist. These were
sealed off and the infestation of rats ceased.
At one Council estate a large hole occurred in the grounds and subsequent
baiting proved that this was being actively used by rats. Upon excavating, a
disused interceptor and a short length of outlet drain were revealed. These were
seiled off and no further trouble was experienced.
On another estate four disused drains which originally served air-raid shelters
allowed rats to infest the grounds. These drains were sealed off, terminating the
nuisance.
No infestation by Ship rats were recorded.
Other Infestations
A complaint was received with regard to an accidental infestation by Glis Glis
this is a dormouse which it is said the Romans used to regard as edible. They are now
kept as pets and are easily tamed.
Fluoroacetamide
The Ministry of Agriculture. Fisheries and Food in a circular letter dated 6th
February. 1964. drew attentioh to the Poisons Rules, 1964, which extend to
fluoroacetamide the restrictions on the sale of certain other poisons. The practical
effect of this is that as from 7th February, sodium fluoroacetamide, like salts of
monofluoroacetic acid, can only be obtained on a certificate from a Medical Officer
of Health of a local authority or a duly authorised officer of the Ministry for use
only as a rodenticide in specified locations, viz. sewers, etc., by employees of the
authorities mentioned, or by persons carrying on a business of pest control. The