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RAG FLOCK AND OTHER FILLING MATERIALS ACT 1951
The Rag Flock and Other Filling Materials Act is designed to
secure the use of clean filling materials in upholstered articles
and other articles which are stuffed or lined.
One premises is registered for the use of filling materials for
upholstery purposes. Samples of these materials proved
satisfactory on examination.
DESTRUCTION OF PIGEONS AND FOXES
The pigeon catchers, who are employed on a part-time basis,
investigated complaints and paid regular visits to badly affected
sites, such as railway bridges and churches. Some 2,174 birds as
well as many eggs and nests were destroyed by the Council
employees, in addition to which 339 birds were disposed of by
Contractors. The feeding of pigeons, by the general public is a
problem and if this diminished there is no doubt that the number
of birds would be reduced.
The pigeon catchers also investigate complaints of foxes, and
during 1972, 19 foxes were destroyed.
PET ANIMALS ACT 1951
During the year 22 premises were licensed as pet shops. In the
main, the sale of pets at these premises consists of cage birds
and tropical and coldwater fish. In general it has been found
that pets are kept for sale under conditions which do not call for
any particular comment and in no case has it been found necessary
to attach special conditions for any licence which has been
issued.
RIDING ESTABLISHMENTS ACT 1964
There is one licensed riding establishment in the Borough. This
is inspected and supervised by the Council's Veterinary Officer,
Mr G S Wiggins, MRCVS.
REGISTRATION OF HAIRDRESSERS
The number of hairdressing establishments registered under the
Greater London Council (General Powers) Act 1967, is 209. Few
contraventions of the byelaws made under the Act were found. In
view of the increase in the use of wigs, hairdressers and wigmakers
were warned of the dangers of using benzene, carbon tetrachloride
and trichloraethylene for cleaning wigs, except in the open air or
in well-ventilated rooms.
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