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RAG FLOCK AND OTHER FILLING MATERIALS ACT 1951
This Act is designed to secure the use of clean filling materials in articles
which are upholstered,
Twenty two samples of various filling materials were submitted to a
prescribed analyst for examination.
All samples complied with the test.
HAIRDRESSERS AND BARBERS
Prior to 1st April 1965 hairdressers and barbers could not carry on business
unless registered with the local authority which also had power to make bye-laws
for the conduct of the business. There is now, however, no provision for
compulsory registration.
At 1st April 1965 the total number of premises on the register was 220.
Twenty seven inspections and 3 re-visits were carried out.
DISEASES OF ANIMALS ACT 1950 AND ASSOCIATED ACTS
PET ANIMALS ACT 1951
RIDING ESTABLISHMENTS ACT 1964
As a result of the re-organisation of the London Boroughs proposals were
made by the Corporation of London that it should undertake on behalf of the
London Boroughs the enforcement of functions under the Diseases of Animals
Act 1950 and Associated Acts.
The Council on 16th June 1965 agreed that the Corporation of London should,
in accordance with the provisions of Section 5(3) (a) of the London Government
Act 1963, undertake on behalf of the Borough of Lambeth the execution and
enforcement of the following Acts
Diseases of Animals Act 1950 (other than in relation to the importation
of animals) and Associated Acts.
Pet Animals Act 1951
Riding Establishments Act 1964.
The Riding Establishments Act 1964 became operative on 1st April 1965 and under