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Lambeth 1959
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Lambeth Borough]
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PREVENTION OF DAMAGE BY PESTS ACT . 1949
RODENT CONTROL
(Continued)
the Local Authority free of charge, but in the case of business
Premises a charge is made,
During the year 997 complaints were received. Of this number
112 were not justified, One was in respect of blackrats, 744 were
1ft respect of brown rats, and 140 in respect of mice. During the
°ourse of investigation 1009 baitings were made and 65 defective
drains discovered.
Of 27 Statutory Notices served under the Public Health
(London) Act. 1936 and Prevention of Damage by Pests Act. 1949,
12 were referred to the Town Clerk for the necessary action.
FACTORIES ACT. 1937 AND 1948 PART 1 OF THE ACT
Inspections for purposes of provisions as to health (including inspections made by the Public Health Inspectors).
| Premises | Number on Eegister | Number of Inspections | Written Notices |
|---|---|---|---|
| (i) Factories in which Sections 1 2 3 4 and 6 are to be enforced by Local Authorities * | 154 | 148 | 1 |
| Factories not included in (i) in which Sect ion 7 is enforced by the Local Authority | 682 | 535 | 14 |
| Other Premises in which Section 7 is enforced by the Local Authority ** (excluding out-workers' premises) | 64 | 64 | * |
| TOTAL | 900 | 747 | 15 |